anonymous services

[Jim]

The so-called "free market forces" evolved into multinational corporations 
who operate outside any law without fear of restriction by any government.  I 
need not cite a prime example of such a corporation.  According to your 
concept, it is "right" for a certain company to continue to violate any 
general concept of morality it deems necessary in the interest of profit and 
because it has had the financial resources to convince governments that it is 
morally right to guarantee those profits at the expense of personal freedoms.

Corporations have shown no inclination that general morality affects the 
least of their decisions.  You disbelieve?  Look at the virtual slavery of 
"employees" in the far east condoned by even U.S. corporations.  Look at the 
lobbying efforts by many companies right here in our country to restrict 
freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.

The inherent reaction you speak to is not made by individuals who promote 
themselves as morally superior, but by individuals who respect the freedoms 
guaranteed in our Constitution.  Laws bought and paid for by corporations 
that infringe on those freedoms deserve to be recoiled from, contested, and 
overturned.  This is the "land of the free" not the "land of the wealthy 
corporations".

Morality is not and should not be either a corporate or a governmental 
decision.  Morality is a personal decision.  Here in the U.S. we expect to be 
able to make our own moral decisions, not have them forcefed from the wealthy 
corporations.  We choose to live here (or at least choose not to move out) 
and enjoy the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.  Anyone who chooses 
corporate morality over freedom will end up with neither.

On Saturday 15 September 2001 09:23, you wrote:
> I feel that if we allowed free market forces dictate what is "right" and
> "wrong" we will end up with a much better definition of what is morally
> acceptable than if individuals are allowed to dictate the definition of
> morallity.  I also believe that the United States of America has the best
> foundation to this end, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
>
> There is an inherent reaction from individuals to recoil at laws, rules or
> regulations that come from individuals promoting themselves as morally
> superior.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Craig White <craigwhite@azapple.com>
> To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 10:27 PM
> Subject: Re: anonymous services
>
> > "J.Francois" wrote:
> > > I had to read thru the other responders on this thread before I
>
> answered.
>
> > > Everyone had good opinions so I think I need to explain why I do any of
>
> this.
>
> > > I am first generation American.
> >
> > -----
> > Actually, I don't think you needed to explain yourself - whatever you
> > decide to do is right for you.
> >
> > If you recall, the ACLU defended the Nazi's right to march in Skokie
> > Illinois so it's clear that some people are so convinced of the need for
> > the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights that they will take
> > positions that they find abominable. No one could blame you for keeping
> > the anonymous services up and running and everyone should be able to
> > understand your reticence to keep them running during this period. I for
> > one admire your courage in operating the anonymous proxy services and
> > applaud your notions of patriotism om suspending the same. If/when you
> > services go back online, I don't believe that it will be any less
> > patriotic.
> >
> > Craig
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