Ken, I don't understand your use of the word "superior", and what it
relates to, so your message likely paints a wide range of perceptions of
your colleagues' bigotry to those of us reading your message.
> Frankly, from a biological view, mass extinction, even of our own species,
>is not a "bad" thing, but self-interest tells me it just don't float. I
>think that the real problem was hinted at in Martin's contribution: our
>self-interest is served by being good stewards of this planet.
> Yes, we ARE the stewards of this planet, whether we like it, or
> not. We
>also should be able to convince others of this.
Interesting way of putting things. If, by "steward", you are talking about
moral responsibility through intellect, I agree wholeheartledly, and
convincing others of this is the only way to protect the environment in a
way that will satisfy the greatest number of people. It's the absolute
key-- somehow finding a common thread that connects all of our dreams,
perceptions and values.
-- Jay DeLong Olympia, WA
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