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[EgoRaptor]

Your refering to my poll aren't you? And it isn't a false dichotomy.

It's an excellent example, but it happens frequently. My intent was not to single yours out so we'll chalk up your reply to an example of the Streisand Effect.

That said, you either don't understand what a false dichotomy is or are painfully unaware of the vast spectrum of philosophical thought regarding ethics. The series of essays linked here can only be considered a primer.

http://www.centerforinquiry.net/blogs/en...on_ethics/

No, while ethics is a lot more than simply altruism vs. egoism, it is still a correct dichotomy. It is like asking people if they are libertarian or authoritarian. There is a lot more to politics than that, but it is still a legitimate dichotomy.