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To: username who wrote (8168)	5/9/2006 11:19:19 PM
From: detlef gerlach	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24758

It's possible that you (yourself) may operate in life from that viewpoint, but I can assure you that your viewpoint is not only not a fact, it isn't shared by most other people. In fact, many people consider serving others to be one of the most noble things a human being can do, and they serve others happily. You may feel that way, I don't. I don't "serve" others. I may provide them with my services if I so choose. Often it is because there is an exchange of services or a transaction of some type. You are implying that to give yourself selflessly to others is a noble deed. I think it is despicable. Rational selfishness is a virtue. The notion that we should be subservient to others is responsible for the mess we are in. Only individuals who are radically selfish(without actively hurting others or violating their basic rights) accomplish great things. The greatest minds in the history of mankind accomplished what they did by unrelentingly pursuing their goals and not by "nobly" serving others.

To: username who wrote (8168)	5/9/2006 11:27:54 PM
From: ahhaha	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24758

That is one of the most absurd things I've ever read! Ever heard of hyperbole? You use the transitive form of the verb; to do services or duties for; give service to; aid; assist; help I deal in transitives. I have no idea where you came up with the idea that you cannot serve another human being unless you feel contempt for that person, I got the idea from affirmative action. but the idea is quite false. Are you saying asserting a falsity is quite false? Haven't you understood the importance of doing evil to do good? (Notice the elision. I'm big on that too) It's possible that you (yourself) may operate in life from that viewpoint, but I can assure you that your viewpoint is not only not a fact, it isn't shared by most other people. How can my viewpoint be a fact? On the other hand how can my viewpoint not not be a fact? Or is that on this hand? Perpend. Maybe you'd like to explain the purpose of servitude since you're so convinced you have a secure grasp of it. In fact, many people consider serving others to be one of the most noble things a human being can do, and they serve others happily. You serve with calculation and that's worse than serving with contempt. Additionally, I've noticed that the best leaders have the ability to take orders as well as give them. How could you notice that? Sounds like another of your calculations. Where in the world did you get such a goofy notion? Nowhere where you would know. (Note the transitive. If I didn't point that out, you'd never get it. What do you get? Only your calculations.)