I did have a long reply before I accidently hit ctrl+W instead of shift+W.
Basically, my point is that it's perfectly acceptable to make life decisions based on the probable short-term after effects.
I see a lot of similarities between the afterlife story and 'Santa Claus through a child's eyes'.
"If you don't behave well all year then you won't recieve any presents..."
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