Quote Originally Posted by Porthos View Post
Untrue. Alignment is just as much about personal philisophy and motivations as it is some sort of Karmic Justice Meter. Someone can be evil if they have evil desires, motivations and wants, even if they never get the opportunity to act on those desires.
Not saying you're wrong, but that's the kind of statement you need to back up with something. I don't know that D&D has ever made such a statement - it sounds like something from philosophy class, or catholic school.