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To: Neocon who wrote (61338)	10/7/2002 3:49:09 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

The aversion to the word "duty" is one of the more interesting things to contemplate in a discussion like this. But it would be a travesty to think that we deserved accolades for treating people with ordinary courtesy, showing our children attention, or cultivating our minds according to our abilities. The aversion to "duty" does not imply that accolades for simple courtesy or paying attention to one's kids are appropriate. The two are tied together in your scheme--duty distinguishes between accolade-warranted and not. I assure you that I have no intention of giving away any unwarranted accolades. <g>

To: Neocon who wrote (61338)	10/7/2002 6:20:23 PM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Certainly. And we all decide, and some impose. The best may be over-ruled by the strongest and they usually are...;-)

To: Neocon who wrote (61338)	10/7/2002 7:21:55 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I think you live a happier life if you give credit to people for even doing the minimum, and of course you are not going to be wiped out if they don't do it. YOu can decide certain behaviors are not optional, but I'm not sure it will make you any happier, nor will it make you effective dealing with people who do not understand your expectations. Flies and honey, Neo. Praise and gratitude, even for a certain minimum, often gets you more than the minimum. Expecting the minimum as your due, seems thoughtless and uncaring(to me). This is just the way I look at things. I do not see the happiness and utility of looking at things the way you do.