I know, I promised more of my personal story, but I have found that I am just not quite ready to put up that post. So I’m continuing the series on morality while I continue refining that piece. 

There is one flaw in the Golden Rule, consider the actions that it would produce for someone who is a sadist, masochist, has a rape fantasy, or a death wish…

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” 

Just let that sink in for a moment.

I think it would be safe to say that we would all hope that those people would not follow the Golden Rule. So to take it a step further, I propose the Platinum Rule:

Do to others that which will increase their health and happiness with respect to their personal wishes as long as it is within reason and the actions required are within your comfort levels.

It’s a little too long and complex to be catchy, but I think it’s a lot safer.