Quoth Billy:

"I don't need a lecture from you on the nature of values. I will, however, point out that that *gaining* values is impossible without means: 'action.'"

No argument there. Some follow-up questions:

* Is it possible to act immorally in, or incidental to, the process of acquiring or defending something one values?

* Is it possible to be forced, in defending a value which one properly possesses, to take actions which one would prefer not to take?

* If you value something, and someone is forcibly trying to take it from you or prevent you from gaining it, is it acceptable for you to take the values of uninvolved others, or forcibly prevent them from gaining those values in pursuit of your own interests?

Regards,
Tom Knapp

P.S. Consider this yet another pro forma protest of venue. Comment forms are not the most comfortable writing environment.