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To: jpmac who wrote (52081)	8/19/1999 1:50:00 AM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Obviously, we'll never know, but if they were healthy and twentysomething, as stipulated, and the only surviving members of the race, one or the other would have to be pretty gross to overcome instinct. All very hypothetical, of course. Maybe we should make it more specific. What if FT and Janet Reno were the last surviving members of the human race? Or Christopher and X? On the other hand, let's not.

To: jpmac who wrote (52081)	8/19/1999 2:12:00 AM
From: Michael M	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

Unrealistic as the hypothetical was, I did TRY to put man and woman on equal footing. You know, it's quite possible that the guy is a charming hunk and the woman is (although healthy) uglier than sin, smelly and a super bitch). As I stated originally, maybe the guy doesn't want to do it. I think Blue, and, perhaps someone else, said, why should we try to attain the goal if we must so compromise or debase our nature (forgive me if I have missed the point -- did not go back and read the posts a second time). I think this overlooks the concept of sacrifice that is often so necessary for achievement. Who would argue that the defeat of Hitler's war machine was a worthy accomplishment? Who would argue that the Private Ryan's of the world thought it in their personal interest to spend a day at the beach? All in all, discussion of this subject illustrates the difficulty of understanding between people and groups with disparate interests and fears. Perhaps Rodney King was wrong -- maybe we can't just get along. Presented with sincere respect for all points of view.