From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Sat Aug 20 2005 - 12:50:07 BST
Ian,
Yes, I know. We have to try to "understand" why they terrorize. We
shouldn't even try to the limit or destroy them. We must be "sensitive" to
their needs.
The context for the biological "might makes right morality" statement is
"urban slums" which, unlike you, Pirsig doesn't consider to be a million
miles from prehistoric brigandage. It's the same old biological means to
attain ends, here, now.
Wake up and read Chapter 24 with care.
Platt
> Platt,
> Perfect quote from Lila again, but zero relevance as usual.
> The only thing in common is the word "terror".
>
> Their methods may be terror and violence but there is NO WAY it is
> being done from a "biological might makes right" strategy. It's more a
> "physical and bioligical weakness makes it so risky we have to resort to
> suicide" strategy.
>
> Furthermore it's also a million miles from "prehistoric brigandage".
> They are not carrying off our valuables and women folk for a start -
> they are taking lives & hostages, creating fear and spreading a
> message.
>
> Their ends do not justify their means, but at least get 'em right if
> you expect to help contribute to a solution. Wake up and smell the
> burning flesh.
>
> Ian
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