ROG WEIGHS IN ON THE FIREMEN The original issue was an attempt by Platt to show how the MOQ works. I have repeatedly offered that a problem with the MOQ is the overconcentration on conflict as opposed to harmony (both within and between levels). I think this issue goes to the same point.
The obvious solution to this social/intellectual value conflict (which I agree with Platt does exist in most *low quality* recommended solutions to this issue) is to avoid the conflict by appealing to both levels. In this case, I would suggest that rather than rewriting history, that we preserve the truth of this photographed incident and that we use other statues and monuments at the sight to recognize diversity and other social values. The site can have social values in ways that don't violate intellectual values. Look for solutions that are win/win, not win/lose. They aren't always possible to find, but where possible, they can help point the way to higher quality. Please note that the focus of this thread is the MOQ's effectiveness as a moral guide. The fireman statue is just a case in point. Rog MOQ.org - http://www.moq.org
