by Iloveandhatebrains » Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:17 am
For me it's about doing the least harm, treating others the way I'd like to be treated, or even better, and being as kind as possible.
I don't believe in punishment the way I think most people do. Revenge leaves me cold, and I don't think it does any good. I believe in rehabilitation where possible, or in keeping criminals who are too dangerous away from the rest of society in a civilised manner where they are still treated like human beings. This means no solitary confinement and of course, no killing of criminals.
I believe that society's weakest and poorest should get the help they need in order to live life. I also believe that other animals should be treated with kindness and respect. It's our duty to protect and respect the vulnerable.
I believe in freedom wherever possible, as long as no harm is caused. This means people can be gay, transgender, gothic, eccentric, religious, atheistic, whatever, and that anyone prohibiting these things without proof of harm is being immoral. I celebrate human diversity.
I don't get my sense of morality from any outside source, rulebook, religion or expectations of others. It comes from within, after having given the matter a lot of thought. It also comes naturally. We are a social species which has developed certain moral codes for our survival.