The immigration issue (YouTube Republican debate)

[gobbomom]

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What is the difference between a "dearly held principle" and an "idea/opinion"?

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I started to post the difference but it felt condescending, so I deleted it. A principle is a value judgment made on moral or ethical grounds. An idea/ opinion doesn't necessarily involve a set of standards and can sometimes be quantifiable, whereas a principle cannot. Also,I didn't want to take this discussion in this direction here because it's really more appropriate for SMP don't you agree?

[bkholdem]

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What is the difference between a "dearly held principle" and an "idea/opinion"?

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I started to post the difference but it felt condescending, so I deleted it. A principle is a value judgment made on moral or ethical grounds. An idea/ opinion doesn't necessarily involve a set of standards and can sometimes be quantifiable, whereas a principle cannot. Also,I didn't want to take this discussion in this direction here because it's really more appropriate for SMP don't you agree?

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I agree it would derail things and is more appropriate for SMP or another thread but I will say this: I think that the overwhelming majority of ACist's here hold their opinions and idea's about property rights as extending from natural rights and do so on principle, or moral/ethical grounds. I could be wrong though.