Great response, Marcia.

I think what you're asking about, the 'milage may vary' type of disclaimer can be found under "typicality of claim" if you want to research the legal aspect of the question.

"This will change your life..." and the rest was intended to be an example of bending words with unqualified, emotional statements, claims and promises. A broad example intended to start or continue a discussion rather than take a strong position and sound like I'm inviting arguement.

Your example may be more specific and clear, so we can go with that. I'm much more interested in what's actually on your mind - what happens in the day to day lives of people, than some simplistic dogma.

Typically, we learn to think about morality as children and then attempt to carry those definitions into adulthood without examination. (A generalization about human nature). We get into trouble when we try to apply those simplistic views to the complexities of reality.

So, my point is no point. My point is that I see evidence all over the Web indicating that discussions about morals, values and ethics are in order. I'm not sure how to start that discussion, so this is my attempt, as clumsy as it is.

So, how can you possibly make those claims and promises and sleep at night?


Peter Stone