[lojban] OT: all cultures equal?

[MorphemeAddict@wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 11/12/2007 4:24:10 AM Central Standard Time, ecartis@digitalkingdom.org writes:


> At 14.24 11/11/2007, you wrote:
>
> >Not all cultures deserve respect, therefore it is inappropriate to 
> >treat them equally.
>
> Sorry to delurk for this but, please, would you like to explain this concept?


Only cultures in which all individuals are free to pursue their own happiness deserve respect.  And there are precious few such cultures.  

stevo