milothaJan 12, 2023
existentialcoms
Why are ethics questions always like:
"is it ethical to steal bread to feed your starving family?"

And not:
"is it ethical to hoard bread when families are starving?"

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/existentialcoms/status/1613381074343821317
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Why are ethics questions always like: "is it ethical to steal bread to feed your starving family?" And not: "is it ethical to hoard bread when families are starving?"

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Jan 12, 2023 at 4:15amWeb
Show threadShield MaidenJan 12, 2023
@existentialcoms Not to mention "is it ethical to hike the price of bread when people are starving?"...
Show threadGoblinPrincess Jan 12, 2023
@existentialcoms Presumably to control the narrative. If you voice the question, people might start asking it of people in power