Drose wrote:
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I could make a case that the Japanese system was actually superior to that of the US. I wouldn't necessarily believe it myself - but still. The problem I'm having is that the MOQ works really well for the individual. The various levels can be realized in each of us.
It seems to work pretty well within homogenous social systems.
?
To me, the breakdown comes when we attempt to reconcile moral differences between heterogenous cultures.
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The only good objection to the bomb could come from its victims. But, total number of people (Intellectual SpoVs) throughout Asia, US, and former USSR who benefited from the drop highly exceeds the number of victims thus making overall good outcome. People who suffered from the bomb were not that innocent either, their society started the war.
Of course, in case of Japan jumping all over the Lila Squad, our martyrdom would serve MOQ better then putting poisonous gas into Tokyo subway. As Pirsig put it, religion of one is too close to insanity. Christ understood that and chose not to raise an insurrection.
On the other hand, if Japanese soldiers were bringing Zen on their bayonets the Lila Squad, would have probably joined them (at least I would) following an example of that Zuni character.
Gene.
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