However, in most forms of day to day interaction, there is no
reason *not* to be polite; there is a substantial difference between
politeness and altruism...one doesn't necessitate the other. Neither
politeness or rudeness will contribute to social breakdown...they are
simply two ways of looking at reality: through an optimistic, polite view,
or a pessimistic, rude view.
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E. Shaun Russell Poet, Musician, Atheist, Extropic Artist
==============================> Transhumanities editor for Homo Excelsior
Kineticize your potential. http://www.excelsior.org
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