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Old 08-14-2007, 03:45 AM   #7 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by Nisses
So now you're supposed to feel guilty for taking part in this society?
"Taking part" is vague. If by this you mean ignorantly going about your business, following marketing messages and the status quo, then, no, you're not supposed to feel guilty. Whether you should all depends on the impact you have on others.

If by "taking part" you simply mean doing whatever you want, the same applies.

When you consider "society," you should also consider the differences between "individualism" and "community."
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