[hmkpoker]

Morality makes sense to me only if it describes a course of actions that, through their benefit to others, benefit the user.

For example, let's say an optimal lifestyle requires tax dollars. The most benefit is reaped for all if all supply their fair share. However, were someone to cheat and not pay, he would reap benefit at other's expense, but overall it would be bad. A system must be instituted to protect what is in the best interest for all (and, indirectly, one), and hence morality.

(I apologize gravely for the weak example, I'm very tired [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img])