05-03-2005, 04:25 AM
Admonishing Preamble:
This is a philosophy thread; there are no right or wrong answers to the root question. It's all the (il)-logic we throw into philosophical discussions that get everybody's panties in a bind. As soon as hypothesis, theory, and opinion are labeled as fact or presented in a way to make it appear irrefutable, it will be viewed with consternation by some and attacked vehemently by others.
The best philosophical discussions occur when BOTH sides enter into it with an open mind. By posting a disclaimer in the very first post you showed your mind was already made up about what you would find in this thread. When you look for the negative side of human nature you will find it.
Short answer:
Take care of your land, conserve resources, and do not contaminate the land, for your stay here is limited and your children will become the landâs steward after you. Ask your neighbor to do the same.
Long Answer:
Occhi and Whybish seem to have covered it well. Archon's post about seeing things from man's point of view is key to this discussion as well.
Cheers,
jahcs
This is a philosophy thread; there are no right or wrong answers to the root question. It's all the (il)-logic we throw into philosophical discussions that get everybody's panties in a bind. As soon as hypothesis, theory, and opinion are labeled as fact or presented in a way to make it appear irrefutable, it will be viewed with consternation by some and attacked vehemently by others.
The best philosophical discussions occur when BOTH sides enter into it with an open mind. By posting a disclaimer in the very first post you showed your mind was already made up about what you would find in this thread. When you look for the negative side of human nature you will find it.
Short answer:
Take care of your land, conserve resources, and do not contaminate the land, for your stay here is limited and your children will become the landâs steward after you. Ask your neighbor to do the same.
Long Answer:
Occhi and Whybish seem to have covered it well. Archon's post about seeing things from man's point of view is key to this discussion as well.
Cheers,
jahcs
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The United States has become a place where entertainers and professional athletes are mistaken for people of importance. Robert A. Heinlein