(July 2, 2010 at 4:01 pm)rjh4 Wrote: Because I do not equate the mentioning or stating of consequences as being "scare tactics".That is my position.
On the other hand, if it is your position that when one mentions a negative consequence to an action when explaining an issue (such as explaining that you should not murder because you will be executed), I can certainly understand your position.
That is a scare tactic. Don't commit murder or we'll kill you. How is that not a scare tactic? Now, saying... Don't commit murder because killing another person is wrong... is simply an expression of ethics and values... or morality, if you prefer.
Murder and we'll kill you = Murder and you'll burn in eternal hell. Both scare tactics.
