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Unread 15-08-2006, 01:32
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Re: Why do we think we are better?

Supposition 1: People are not all equal.
If people were equal, I'd be able to run a 4 minute mile. People would all be identical. Capitalism wouldn't work and communism actually would. There simply wouldn't be any competition because there wouldn't be any need for it.

Supposition 2: "Best" is relative.
Sally thinks peanut butter and jelly is the best sandwich in existance. Billy is allergic to peanuts. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches aren't the best for Billy. In Sally's point of view, Billy is inferior because he doesn't eat the best sandwiches.

Supposition 3: People want what is best for themselves.
If I gave you a choice between a free house or a free cardboard box, you'd take the house wouldn't you? The house is more benificial to you. Even if you don't want a house, you could sell it, give it to someone who does, use it for storage, or do any number of other things with it. Whenever you have a choice, you're going to pick the option that gives you the best life.

I leave you with one question: If FIRST isn't the best, what are you doing here?
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