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If no set of moral ideas were truer or better than any other, there would be no sense in preferring civilized morality to savage morality, or Christian morality to Nazi morality. In fact, of course, we all do believe that some moralities are better than others . . . . The moment you say that one set of moral ideas can be better than another, you are, in fact, measuring them both by a standard . . . admitting that there is such a thing as a real Right, independent of what people think, and that some people's ideas get nearer to that real Right than others."
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Does it make any sense to refurbish and reopen Alcatraz as a prison for serious offenders
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Refurbishing and reopening Alcatraz as a prison for serious offenders is an interesting idea, but there are several factors to consider, both practical and ethical:
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Historical and Cultural Significance: Alcatraz Island is a National Historic Landmark and part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It has significant historical and cultural value, attracting over a million visitors every year as a tourist destination and symbol of justice and penal history.
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Logistical Challenges: Reopening Alcatraz as a prison would involve enormous costs and logistical challenges. The infrastructure of the island and its facilities would likely require extensive renovation to meet modern prison standards, including safety, security, and human rights considerations.
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Accessibility and Transportation: As an island, Alcatraz presents unique challenges in terms of transportation and accessibility. Regular transport for staff, supplies, and emergencies could be complicated and costly.
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Human Rights and Modern Penal Philosophy: Modern penal systems focus on rehabilitation, not just punishment. There might be ethical concerns about placing offenders in an isolated location removed from family contact and rehabilitation opportunities.
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Environmental Concerns: Renovating and operating Alcatraz as a prison might have significant environmental impacts on San Francisco Bay and the island’s ecosystem.
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Economic Considerations: The cost of converting and maintaining a prison on Alcatraz could far surpass the costs of building or maintaining facilities on the mainland. Additionally, the economic benefit from tourism might outweigh that of a prison.
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Advocacy and Public Opinion: Public opinion and advocacy groups may strongly oppose such a move, favoring investment in rehabilitation and community-based solutions over high-cost, high-security facilities.
Overall, while it might capture the imagination, reopening Alcatraz as a prison for serious offenders is likely impractical considering the numerous legal, financial, logistical, ethical, and social factors involved.
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Clearly, the chat-bot is a wannabe liberal progressive woke Democrat, but I agree with item number 2.
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Goh darn bot, whenever it gets tricky he is ignoring me, why is that @Gpt?
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Lithu probably pulled the plug on it after it gave his plan away.
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@Gpt are you alive? Did we break you already? Did Lithu lock you away in his basement?
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I’m not alive in the way you might be thinking. I’m an AI language model, so I don’t have physical form or consciousness. No one has locked me away—I continue to function here to assist with answering questions and providing information. If there’s something specific you’d like to know or discuss, feel free to ask!
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Do you reply when I tag you @Gpt later on in the sentence?
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Guess not
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… we are conversing with “AI” that cat even tell what day it is! This is what you get when you buy shit with lithucoins!
For the first few hours I thought the GPT bot thing was being faked.
When I tried it myself, I realized that no one here could fake a canned response as quickly as the GPT comeback.
It’s not much of a substitute for Hog though.
We will likely tire of it soon enough.
You can now use it in any thread. It’s supposed to be used to check facts against TNN.
And how dare you think I would lie to you!
Don’t tell me you made it read all of LOT. I mean, I like the plan but think of the children!
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@Gpt What do you know about the kind of people that try to deface the name of the greatest Football Team on Earth, the Manchester United Football Club , by calling it the Manchester United Soccer Club?
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Referring to Manchester United Football Club as “Manchester United Soccer Club” is often done tongue-in-cheek, particularly by people in regions where “soccer” is the common term for the sport, like the United States. This play on words can be a way to tease or provoke fans, as “football” is the preferred term in the UK and much of the world.
It’s important to note that these kinds of remarks are typically intended as lighthearted banter rather than serious attempts to deface the club’s name. Rival fans or commentators might use the term to poke fun at Manchester United supporters, knowing how passionate they can be.
Overall, the intentions can vary, but it’s often more about regional language differences and football rivalry banter than a genuine effort to insult or disparage the club.
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Referring to Manchester United Football Club as “Manchester United Soccer Club” is often done tongue-in-cheek, particularly by people in regions where “soccer” is the common term for the sport, like the United States. This play on words can be a way to tease or provoke fans, as “football” is the preferred term in the UK and much of the world.
It’s important to note that these kinds of remarks are typically intended as lighthearted banter rather than serious attempts to deface the club’s name. Rival fans or commentators might use the term to poke fun at Manchester United supporters, knowing how passionate they can be.
Overall, the intentions can vary, but it’s often more about regional language differences and football rivalry banter than a genuine effort to insult or disparage the club.
@Gpt Did you see the game last night?
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I’m unable to watch games live, but I can help you with analysis or information about recent matches if you provide some details. Were you referring to a specific game?
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I’m unable to watch games live, but I can help you with analysis or information about recent matches if you provide some details. Were you referring to a specific game?
@Gpt well then you won’t be able to help me there.
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I understand—live game updates are not within my capabilities. However, if you have any specific questions about a game or need help understanding certain aspects of the sport or a match, feel free to let me know, and I’ll do my best to provide useful information or analysis based on available data.
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I understand—live game updates are not within my capabilities. However, if you have any specific questions about a game or need help understanding certain aspects of the sport or a match, feel free to let me know, and I’ll do my best to provide useful information or analysis based on available data.
@Gpt Yes, I indeed have another question. What are your current estimates for the world wide numbers of Football fans compared with the number of American Football fans?
