I think it's interesting how your students switch the pronouns when discussing morals to address some mysterious party. I'm going to go pseudo-psychologist on this and say that it has something to do with parents speaking in these terms when trying to teach kids lessons, e.g. "You shouldn't eat a cookie before dinner, since it'll ruin your appetite!" Although it's directed at the child, the kid is obviously going to perceive it as a rule, and therefore an objective truth. (I have absolutely no idea if that's accurate.) As an aside, I haven't forgotten about your postcard! I'm still planning on sending that your way, but there have been a number of complications with family and school recently, so I haven't had much time for hubski. I'll try to send that very soon!
Hey King of the Mud, I still have 10 US stamps to use up. pm me your snail address if you want me to write you. No return card necessary. Your point about the use of "you" is a good one. That could be another reason why we revert to "you" so often when talking about ourselves.