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Thu, 06-21-2007, 01:00 PM
#11
@Kraco - I was saying that "if" Clare forced Raki to leave, it would be wrong. I didnt say she did. I also agreed that the morality issue was a hypothetical point. Thats why I said "Even if" at the start of that paragraph.
Before we face the issue of the value and nature of relationships (which is a doozy), it should not be forgotten that no one has the right to trample on anyone's will. They have the right to do whatever they want, and if you prevent them from doing so, you are basically exercising your ability to coerce them to your own advantage, or force them into what you think is good for them.
In that sense, it is also Clare's right to do whatever she wants, but that doesnt include forcing other people to do things despite their expressed disagreement. In this case, Clare manipulated Raki in such a way that he made the decision himself (the practical decision), which means there was no moral breach, unless as Kraco said, you count kissing as such a diabolical tool (I dont personally, Raki was just stupid enough to fall for it)
@Yuki - Yes, it would be Clare's right to leave him at anytime, but that would be morally wrong (for her) on other grounds. Raki is already her responsibility, at least she believes so, and that is normally enough. She also, as mentioned, wants to stay with him.
And yes, morality has nothing to do with the smartest or most reasonable thing, for it usually contradicts that. Issues in Code Geass and Death Note come to mind as examples. (surprising how anime can become examples for questions of morality, but whatever)
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