Are political principles inherently good?

[Derek]

It depends on how grounded you are in your principles. I wouldn't compare your example to the Bible only because with my knowledge of the Bible, it's very open to interpretation. Overall I would say standing on principles is good because it shows conviction and that you are not willing to go with the flow. However it can also show closed mindedness. I can relate to your interventionist principles because I am close to always being against the government getting in the way of the free market. If someone conceded on that principle then where do they draw the line? I tend to stick to principles because going against them can set precedent, but it normally comes down to the situation at hand.

[Derek]

It's not really that complicated just do what's right for the situation at hand.

[Derek]

It's not really that complicated just do what's right for the situation at hand.

one would think so, but too often someone will say that the oppose something merely because of principle.

There's nothing wrong with that either. Principles are good to stand by. They obviously have reason for their principles.

[Derek]

It's not really that complicated just do what's right for the situation at hand.

one would think so, but too often someone will say that the oppose something merely because of principle.

There's nothing wrong with that either. Principles are good to stand by. They obviously have reason for their principles.

obviously they have a reason for their principles, but why have any at all if they have no inheret quality unless we attach meaning to them?

For most people their principles are believed for good and genuine reasons.

[Derek]

yes it really does depend.