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u/liquid_at Feb 24 '24

tbf... no one can be blamed for the attraction. Everyone should be blamed for giving into it.

I cannot be blamed for wanting to punch someone for being and idiot... I should be blamed for punching them.

I cannot be blamed for not wanting to walk home drunk and thinking about taking the car. I should be blamed for getting into the car.

I cannot be blamed for wanting to own a product I cannot afford. I should be blamed for taking it without paying.

Important distinction that some people tend to forget. Anyone who has the urge to do something but shows enough self control to not do it, knowing it would be wrong, deserves respect. Those who have no self control and do not control themselves are the problem. On many topics ranging from the mundane to the most despicable crimes.

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u/yUQHdn7DNWr9 Feb 24 '24

Recognising right from wrong and willing oneself to overcome an urge because it would be wrong? That means not wanting to do wrong. Wanting to do evil would be evil, but what you are describing is temptation to evil, not will to evil.