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To: Lane3 who wrote (53170)3/12/2008 2:38:09 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 543320
 
"You didn't pay the right dues so you aren't eligible to be valedictorian."

This whole argument only works in "games" with set rules. I understand why people who play by rules get upset with "upstarts"- but if the "game" is essentially one that has no "real" rules- then it is illogical to be mad at the lucky and talented upstart who thinks and plays outside the box.



To: Lane3 who wrote (53170)3/12/2008 3:45:35 PM
From: cnyndwllr  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 543320
 
Lane, re: "paying your dues."

When someone begins to lament that someone else hasn't "paid their dues," that's just another way of saying "not fair, I've worked hard and I deserve it."

Most people who think that hard work should be rewarded over merit are the people you don't want in leadership positions. Ed


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