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To: Walkingshadow who wrote (87553)	12/26/2000 4:02:30 AM
From: CVJ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

I agree that the the basic tension between self-interest & altruism is derived from one's perception. Any particular behavior is the result of a mixture of both attributes when the perception is of higher order than one-on-one interactions: family, tribe, union, nation, race, profession, etc. Even a decision to vote or not, or for or against which candidate, is a personal resolution of the tensions on many levels between self-interest (candidate "A" will raise my taxes) & altruism (but he will improve our military defense posture).

To: Walkingshadow who wrote (87553)	12/26/2000 3:16:20 PM
From: Skeeter Bug	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

>> Doubtless some would or will call my value system wrong headed, and yours as well.<< ws, this is ok. it is when one starts getting violent to serve their self interest. btw, violence to achieve one's self interest quite common. not only are such folks not incarcerated, they often lead nations. the only thing saving humanity to date is that they did not have the resources available to carry their agenda. yet. look what has transpired over the last 100 years. don't expect the next 100 years to vary dramatically. jmho.