It sounds like a rather optimistic view of the ability of people to see unforseen consequences before they are seen. I agree that simplistic morality and simplistic compassion are no excuse for thinking. But thinking only gets you so far, then you're back to trial and error. Leaving things alone is, of course, also an action, and that should not be ignored.
Sorry, just expanding and correcting to be polite. :-)
Re: This seemed applicable, in a very oblique sense
Date: 2007-03-06 12:10 am (UTC)Sorry, just expanding and correcting to be polite. :-)