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You did.

Yes, but the scenario brought about removes all consequence leaving only one choice which of course isn't made under a moral pretense. In a sense, you already know the answer to the question. Which is why I deemed it silly. Why not leave the consequences and allow people to come to their...

This one is nonexistent in this case as consequences of the action in question(slavery of a few for the good of many) do not exist. So we're dealing with Deontological ethics.

Well in a Thought Experiment you generally have a certain conclusion to inquire upon, for example if moral standards are held by the individual or society and then a broader question in to standard moral theory. My question to you is what is your broader examination? What is the thinker...

Then why ask the question you did and strip it of all moral consequence? Without consequence morality becomes oblivious and logic takes over. Without consequence the dilemma is no longer one of morality, but on of logic. And of course we all know the logical answer would be yes. Frankly...

As you said it's a thought experiment.

Did you see the part where it says a though experiment may not be possible to perform?

It's hypothetical, which means it would never happen. So why ask?

Yeah and I have to disagree with the first post of this thread. Taking away the ramifications and future consequences of enslaving the people is kind of cheating. Unless you live in some quasi-utopian society in which there are no consequences and in short no morals. Looking over history...

I think the real issue at hand is the inability for people to consider other options. In this case, why would there be a need to enslave a populous? Why not examine the decision that were made that led the country to it's current position and then do the opposite? The biggest issue is...

Don't be such a cry baby. :cry:

Are you trying to call me a retard? You're analogy makes no sense as there are plenty of mentally challenged people that can tell their left from their right.

Poll Pot didn't allow religion, but everyone got to wear cool black PJs and big hats.

I would make my slaves all practice voodoo or santaria.

I have a feeling some members would round people up and ask them silly questions.

Too late for that.

Wouldn't the better option be to kill the rich people and foreigners and take their coin?

If it was good enough for Pol Pot than it's good enough for me.