ethics

[rus20376 at infolaunch.com (Adam Russell)]

Mark Richards wrote:
> I am not sure where Adam's remote diagnosis of Asperberger's Syndrome 
> is aimed, but it's personally a bit shocking to read.  ADD, ADHD, and 
> "Asperbergers" (actually it's "Aspberger Syndrome") are in the same 
> family, but different in intensity and spectrum.  ADD/ADHD is much 
> more widespread and we all might well fall somewhere into those 
> DSM's.  The relevance of your assertion is puzzling.  Perhaps the 
> author might share the full import of the remark?
The origin is from the observation made amongst myself and several 
friends that the most zealous and entrenched people in a political 
debate display obvious outward signs of this disorder. More 
specifically, they are unable to debate and reason properly as they are 
wholly unable to sympathize and relate to even valid points of view 
from the other side. I am not a psychologist so really this is merely 
entertaining speculation. It was an attempt at humor. 
http://www.google.com/search?q=humor
>
> As to the apologetic for working on government projects where Adam 
> presents the true mix of intents (peace, war, and defense) that come 
> under the "DOD" umbrella, I would offer a related yet more severe 
> analog where an offensive weapons targeting system is centrally 
> placed in a public apartment building.  One is used to shield the 
> other.  "You cannot seperate [sic] these actions from those which you 
> might object without dismantling the DoD", Adam says.  Gotta admit it 
> - this is certainly a problem just as it is in the "safe house".
>
This is a nonsense example. International Law forbids such a mixed use 
of civilian residence and military use.
> I'd have far more respect for the DOD if they re-named themselves 
> "War Department", which was used with some pride long ago.  This sign 
> above the door would be at least more honest, and let everyone know 
> what it is they are getting into.
The "War Department" still exists. It is called the "Dept. of the Army" 
now and falls under the Dept. of Defense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_War
>
> Times are far different now.  And not to disparage sincere 
> technologist who consciously want to do good, and further despite any 
> "good" that may be done under the same name, It's my view that 
> putting tools and technology into dirty hands involves a level of 
> compromise that at least some are unwilling to make.  If my screed 
> would be refined, perhaps it would have said this, too.
I think you should take a closer look at these so called "dirty hands". 
You have shown no appreciable basis of knowledge with which to make 
that characterization.

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