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by Etherlord87 1438 days ago
If legality is supposed to be based on morals (not sure how many people agree with this?) then wouldn't basing morals on the law be a circular reference?
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That's what I'm arguing against - legality isn't morals, but the original quote:

> Implied legal (and moral) liabilities made a difference in my choices.

Serves to muddy the two. I'm saying if we want to consider the moral option the legal isn't relevant.