[gemstones]

Unethical according to your system of ethics. I never claimed that was part of my ethical system.

Unless you’re religious or something and believe in a global definition of ethics that applies to everyone, there’s no real point in telling everyone what’s unethical. Is it unethical to you? Great! Then you don’t do it. I will do what I want.

[philomath_mn]

lol, this argument could be used to justify literally any act. Our society does have a shared system of ethics, it is ridiculous to suggest otherwise.

[allarm]

> Our society does have a shared system of ethics

No, it isn't. Our society is made up of many countries, something Americans often forget. And fortunately, we don't have everything in common, otherwise it would be a nightmare.