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Must will compatible maxims

Freedom only possible within a system of reciprocal constraint. Fichte
Johann Gottlieb Fichte.  Foundations of Natural Right.  Trans. Michael Bauer (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2000). 134.
The security of... a whole, do.

Standard is maintaining a system of equal freedom

This is the purpose of the state and the only possible foundation for state authority. Ripstein 1 and 2
Arthur Ripstein. Force and Freedom.
To return to...its own law.
strictly speaking the...into mere objects

Impact Analysis

intent foresight
2. may hinder a hinderance
Contention
Harming the environment violates the system of equal freedom. Weinrib
Ernest Weinrib. The Idea of Private Law. p. 152
From the standpoint...them as nonexistent

Environmental protection is an instance of hindering a violation of freedom. Anderson  
Terry L. Anderson. Free Market Environmentalism, p. 129.
but careful examination...constitutes a nuisance

Rights are bipolar relations.  Weinrib
Ernest Weinrib (Prof. of Law, University of Toronto).  The Idea of Private Law (Harvard: Cambridge, 1995) 125.
understood as an...of the gain

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AC
Sebastian Rodl, “Two Forms of Practical Knowledge”, Essays on Anscombe’s Intention.
Johann Gottlieb Fichte.  Foundations of Natural Right.  Trans. Michael Bauer (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2000). 134.
Kant, Doctrine of Right.
Ripstein, Force and Freedom pp. 23-4.
KANT ON FREEDOM, PROPERTY RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. ATTILA ATANER, B.A., J.D. McMaster University MASTER OF ARTS (2012) Hamilton, Ontario (Philosophy).
Overfishing
Overfishing Threat Grows, Alex Kirby, 2003, BBC News
DeNoon 06 Citing Worm, B. Science, Nov. 3, 2006; vol 314: pp 787-790. News release, SeaWeb. News release, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Daniel Denoon, 2006, Salt-Water Fish Extinction Seen By 2048. CBS News.
Blood Diamonds
Paul Armstrong How diamonds fuel Africa’s conflict CNN News. May 16,2012
  John Roach “Blood Diamonds” and How to Avoid Buying Illicit Gems National Geographic, December 8, 2006.
  Brilliant Earth Environment 2011

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Deducing normative principles from features about the world results in infinite regress because those other beliefs require further justification. Sinnott-Armstrong
Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter “Moral Knowledge?” New Readings in Moral Epistemology. Oxford University Press. 1996.    
Given (1) and (2), the moral … any moral beliefs.
Only a revision called coherentism avoids the regress. Murphy
Murphy, Peter (University of Indianapolis). Coherentism in Epistemology. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. October 15, 2006. http://www.iep.utm.edu/coherent/
Coherentism, however, proposes … supports, other beliefs.
Since statements don’t correspond individually to reality, we must determine their truth by how well they cohere with our total body of knowledge.  Moore
A.W. Moore. The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics.
Imagine, for instance… few male aunts.
Prefer polls as the way to test if a belief best coheres.
The idea that morality is a system conflicts with all our normative beliefs, which are more than applications of general rules. Chappell
Chappell, Timothy, "Bernard Williams", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2010 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2010/entries/williams-bernard/.    
Another inappropriate commitment … in sections 3 and 4.
I defend that Ecuador’s National Assembly should vote to reverse their Oct. 3rd decision, thus stopping plans to extract the Yasuni oil reserves and restoring the Yasuni-ITT initiative. I reserve the right to clarify the details of this plan in CX.
To ensure reciprocity, I will also defend an instance of the resolution of the negatives choosing.
Polls affirm.
The Guardian. Ecuador approves Yasuni national park oil drilling in Amazon rainforest. Jonathan Watts, Latin America correspondent. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/ecuador-approves-yasuni-amazon-oil-drilling 16 August 2013
Correa said …this sensitive region.
Underview: Global Warming Advantage
Not doing the plan means catastrophic harm to the environment. Lodes
Amazon Rainforest necessitates global response. By Emma Lodes. October 22, 2013. http://occidentalweekly.com/opinions/2013/10/22/amazon-rainforest-necessitates-global-response/
The international donors … the whole planet.
Doing the plan prevents the release of billions of tons of carbon dioxide. Washington Post
Ecuador asked the world to pay it not to drill for oil. The world said no. Article by Brad Plumer. The Washington Post. August 16, 2013. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/08/16/ecuador-asked-the-world-to-pay-it-not-to-drill-for-oil-the-world-said-no/
Ecuador seemed like … Brazil's total emissions.
Keeping these resources intact and preventing this carbon release is need to prevent extinction. Koomey
Dr. Jonathan G. Koomey. APRIL 19, 2013. Carbon Pollution: If We Don’t Change Our Direction, We’ll Ed Up Where We’re Headed. http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/04/19/1894061/carbon-pollution-if-we-dont-change-our-direction-well-end-up-where-were-headed/
The case for …for our descendants.
Underview: Biodiversity Advantage
The plan is necessary to protect biodiversity. Bass et al
Bass MS, Finer M, Jenkins CN, Kreft H, Cisneros-Heredia DF, et al. (2010) Global Conservation Significance of Ecuador's Yasuní National Park. PLoS ONE 5(1): e8767. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0008767 http://www.plosone.org/article/info3Adoi2F10.13712Fjournal.pone.0008767
Yasuní has outstanding … adjacent northern Peru.
Loss of biodiversity threatens extinction. Cardinal et al
Biodiversity loss and its impact on humanity. Bradley J. Cardinale et al. 7 JUNE 2012 | VOL 486 | NATURE http://snre.umich.edu/cardinale/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Cardinale-et-al-Nature-2012.pdf
Anne Larigauderie12, Diane S. Srivastava13 and Shahid Naeem14
Loss of diversity …on ecosystem function.
Biodiversity is key to saving humanity. Cardinal et al (same as above)
We have reported …end for humanity.
Underview: Indigenous Groups
Not doing the plan means the destruction of native communities residing in the Yasuni region. Abbot
OIL DRILLING IN ECUADOR’S YASUNÍ NATIONAL PARK: CORREA’S DRIVE TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT AT ANY PRICE. Thomas Abbot, Research Associate at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs. September 17, 2013. http://www.coha.org/oil-drilling-in-ecuadors-yasuni-national-park-correas-drive-towards-development-at-any-price/
The development …for these communities.
Indigenous groups are actively resisting the measure the plan would repeal. Alvaro
Indigenous Groups Protest Ecuador Oil-Drilling Plans. By MERCEDES ALVARO. Oct. 21, 2013. Wall Street Journal.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303902404579150014125424966
Leaders of indigenous … Sarayacu ethnic group.