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RE: Not all debates are created equal
Your foundational principle is that there is no objective moral truth. If all morality is subjective, then it is just opinion. I can understand that perspective. Then morality is not an issue regarding controversial issues, only pragmatic considerations of enforceability, burden to the state, and potential social unrest. There is a case to be made regarding social and political policies to be strictly pragmatic in consideration. Usually, the stability of the State becomes the overriding concern in such policy decisions.
Perhaps an issue arises too commonly where the view of the state or majority enforces adherence to a moral stance to be a member of the group and punishment for non-performance. I would suggest that there probably are 'rules' of moral uniformity that all humans could agree to but I think it would only be possible for each individual to discover in themselves.
Forcing behaviours, even those deemed good, I see as quite a violent act and will always be met by different forms of resistance.
You seem to be quite interested in this topic and have probably spent a lot of time both learning and thinking it through. It is nice to be a part of as you are also willing to listen and reconsider, even if the consideration does not lead to a change. I tink this is becoming rare in the echo chambered and confirmation biased world in which we live.
Thanks again.