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To: nihil who wrote (42680)6/29/1999 2:50:00 AM
From: Grainne  Respond to of 108807
 
<I think that you definition of civilization means that it preceded the emergence of
homo sapiens, and perhaps even helped it to evolve.>

Yes, you are emphasizing the point that I was attempting to make--that civilization is definitely more helpful and healthful than savagery. However, savagery benefits the savage, and that by definition is all the savage cares about.

It is late and I am sleepy. I hope that said what I intended!


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