Harry v. Tom (was: LV never loved anyone)

[anthyroserain]

No: HPFGUIDX 110663

Del:
> It's not that simple IMO. I make a difference between moral and 
> legal responsibility.
> 
> I believe LV cannot be held *morally* responsible for his actions, 
> if he is indeed a sociopath, because he does not have a 
> *conscience*.
> 
> However, I do believe he can be held *legally* responsible for his
> actions, because he understands that society disapproves of them. He
> knows he will be punished if he steals or kills, even if he can't
> figure out what's bothering people about stealing or killing. 
[snip]
> Does that help clarifying my position ?

Katie:
Actually, Del, that helps a lot. I thought you were saying that he 
was entirely not responsible for his actions, when you were actually 
saying he could not be judged morally responsible for them. A fine, 
but important, distinction.