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Hey Opie
In answer to your question, I guess I'd say that I don't see a difference between intentionally doing something irresponsible and doing something irresponsible by virtue of lack of knowledge. In practical terms, I think that these two would amount to the same thing, right?
A similar question is "is it irresponsible to be born to parents who are irresponsible?" My first reaction is no - because it is hard to imagine how a person could be responsible for something they can't control. Control is not the same as intent or knowledge of context.
Two points:
I am discussing this with you in good faith - meaning I am trying to work it out as we are going. Secondly, I am trying to figure out where you are going with the question you asked me. I am wondering if the relationships between the first and second questions I have answered in this post will lead next to a point about how children born into situations with irresponsible parents spend their lives dealing with the consequences of the actions of another person... As I am thinking about this, it occurs to me that this doesn't seem fair, yet of course, as we all know life is not fair. I guess (again) in practical terms, you can only play the hand you are dealt. Do you have thoughts on this?
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