Under what circumstances is it moral for a group to do that which is not moral for a member of that group to do alone?

Like every living thing its prime characteristic is a blind, unreasoned instinct to survive.

Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child.

We came here for a small, informal meeting. We find you've turned it into a circus. Well, if you're going to have a circus, you've got to have elephants.

A handy short definition of almost all science fiction might read: realistic speculation about possible future events, based solidly on adequate knowledge of the real world, past and present, and on a thorough understanding of the nature and significance of the scientific method.

Hate always sells well, but for repeat trade and the long pull happiness is sounder merchandise.

Jill: 'I don't pay attention to politics.' Ben: 'You should. It's barely less important than your own heart beat.' Jill: 'I don't pay attention to that, either.'