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flobadon · 08-15-2005, 05:27 PM

Male / 21
USA (Iowa)
Atheist
Central to moderately liberal

Realistically 2, but ideally 5.

While I think compassion is a wonderful thing, I don't think it is a trait the vast majority of people possess, nor are they really required to. To be a functioning member of society, most people squeak by by minding their own business and keeping their nose clean because it's minimum requirement.

Option 7 would also be ideal, but people abuse the welfare system. I'd be more than willing to help somebody get back on their feet, but I am not going to support somebody while they bum around. Is that selfish?

08-15-2005, 05:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
flobadon Upright Location: Davenport, Iowa	Male / 21 USA (Iowa) Atheist Central to moderately liberal Realistically 2, but ideally 5. While I think compassion is a wonderful thing, I don't think it is a trait the vast majority of people possess, nor are they really required to. To be a functioning member of society, most people squeak by by minding their own business and keeping their nose clean because it's minimum requirement. Option 7 would also be ideal, but people abuse the welfare system. I'd be more than willing to help somebody get back on their feet, but I am not going to support somebody while they bum around. Is that selfish?