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-Morality requires respecting humanity as an end in itself – it’s the most fundamental duty ~-~- all other obligations depend on specific conditions. |
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-Engstrom: Enstrom, Stephen. Professor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh “Universal Legislation as the Form of Practical Knowledge.” 2008. BE |
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-Practical identity, such as debater or a friend, requires that we value our own personhood. |
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-Korsgaard: Korsgaard, Christine M. Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University “The Sources of Normativity.” The Tanner Lectures on Human Values, 1992. BE |
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-that identity forbids. |
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-Thus, since liberty is key to forming identity, the standard is Respecting Freedom. |
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-I contend that the state has the burden of proof when it seeks to deny freedom. |
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-The state lacks the authority to prohibit nuclear production – while it can regulate harms like siting of reactors, a full out prohibition exceeds state authority. |
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-Steele writes: Steele, David Ramsay. Editorial Director of Open Court Publishing Company “The Case for Nuclear Energy.” The Journal of the Libertarian Alliance, Volume 1, Number 1, 1979. RP |
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-The overwhelming majority |
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-towards nuclear power. |