Re: Child packages [nn,pedo,incest,cons

[eachus@spectre.mitre.org]

Subject: Re: Child packages [nn,pedo,incest,cons]


     A couple of years ago the issue of permitting or forbidding
illegitimate children was strongly debated (at the Portsmouth
meeting). It was a close call, and I think the sentiment was in favor
of forbidding.

     However, there were several other needed changes in the
visibility model involving child units (involving who could see whose
private parts).  Tucker's (elegent) solutions to those forced the
morality (and legality) of illegitimate children to become an
environmental issue, while mitigating the harm that they can do.

     As an early opponent of illegitimate children, I support the
current position.  Yes, you can shoot yourself in the foot by creating
an illegitimate child, but it is hard to shoot others feet as well.


--

					Robert I. Eachus

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