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Heh ...
Oddly enough, I would argue that the Lawful alignments are the ones who
*refuse* the argument that the end justifies the means; that such an
attitude is more suited to Chaotic characters.
Rationale: Lawful characters are the ones most often seen with a code of
honor, being concerned with following their teachings, requirements, and/or
behaviors of their organizations. They are the ones who would (IMHO) be most
likely to feel that a victory won through less-than-proper methods is a
false victory.

Just another opinion ....

Silveras
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-birthright@Phaser.ShowCase.MPGN.COM
[mailto:owner-birthright@Phaser.ShowCase.MPGN.COM]On Behalf Of Kenneth Gauck
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 1999 9:28 PM
To: birthright@MPGN.COM
Subject: Re: [BIRTHRIGHT] - Neutral Alignment (was I feel a duty)


>(Sidebar comment: LN often DOES use "ends justify the means." That's
why you can have LN >Bounty Hunters, LN Assassins, and LN politicians.
(sorry))

I agree with Brandes, and will add that Neutral alignments (on the
good-evil axis) are the ends-justify-the-means charcters par excellance.
Good characters believe the means must be good as well as the ends. Evil
characters don't care about the means.

KG


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Silveras

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Neutral Alignment (was I feel a duty)
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KG
 

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