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Wouldn't "actions have consequences" be a universal moral basis for rules?
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Not really. Some moral dilemmas are over 'right thinking' (or thought crimes if you prefer). My coveting my neighbour's ass makes no difference to the neighbour or to his ass, but it's still a sin, according to Christian doctrine.
Moreover, the consequences of a morally bad action may be positive. That doesn't make it all right. Does it?
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'Said I shot a man named Gray, took his wife to Italy
She inherited a million bucks, and when she died, it came to me.
I can't help it if I'm lucky.'
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