If It’s Wrong to Steal Your Wallet…

Ive been thinking more about Brian Leiters ethical trap.  (Caveat: Im quoting Leiters questions from memory, so his exact wording will slightly vary).

During our debate, he repeatedly asked the audience:

Suppose I threaten to shoot you unless you do what I want.  Are you free?

At least one person in the audience dodged the question, but everyone knew No was the correct answer.

This then led straight to Leiters next question:

Suppose I threaten to starve you unless you do what I want.  Are...

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