--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Harry Porter" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
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> There was a recent thread here re "altruism" and "self-interest". What I'll lay claim to is an act of optimistic self-interest. I know I would find the world a more satisfying place if others were to behave similarly, and that's sufficient motivation for me. No one need point out the truth that the world, in general, is likely to always fall short of that mark.
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> - Harry
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I'm very athletic and while jogging once spotted some small papers on the side of the road. Although I normally wouldn't stop I did. And I discovered $300 with a bank withdrawal slip wrapped around the cash.
It never occurred to me NOT to take the money back to the bank. Like you, I would have wanted someone to do that for me.
But, as you say, we can fall short of the mark. Assume a casino promises me $100 in slot credits. I insert my card and find there is $1000 in freeplay instead. Do I speak up?
I'll need to think about that one for awhile.
(Pause)
Uh, sorry, I'm probably keeping silent this time.
And my "score" is now tied 1-1. Not quite a sinner, but surely not a Saint.
