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"It should be noted that no ethically-trained software engineer would ever consent to write a DestroyBaghdad procedure. Basic professional ethics would instead require him to write a DestroyCity procedure, to which Baghdad could be given as a parameter." -- Nathaniel S. Borenstein
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OK, that's amusing, sorta.
2nd step back:
No ethically-trained software engineer would ever consent to write a Destroy[mass of people] procedure.
3nd step back:
No ethically-trained software engineer would ever consent to write a Destroy[person/"other"] procedure.
"Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you."
(basic civil behavior in a society)
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There's actually legit ambiguity in the meaning of that joke. I can very easily see it coming from the Right.
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Correct, and cries out for context. :-) Any idea when he said this?