[TheForge] [OT RANT] Re: The science of driving.

[Andy Vida]

K Donahoe wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> I agree.
> 
> Besides, who among us won't lock down when approached with such well
> intentioned benevolence?  Along the lines of "I'm from the government, I'm
> here to help"  Calvinism/manifest destiny were very well intentioned, just
> had to beat the savages/kafirs into submission, ungrateful lot.  (ok, an
> extreme example but still benevolence)

	Extreme, yes, but common as hell.  The "west" did this in every
	corner of the earth where they landed.  The USA even did it in Japan
	when Perry arrived with his white fleet.  Basically said they will
	open their doors to the west or suffer the consequences.  To us,
	the Japanese were savages that wore somewhat fancier clothing.

> My alcoholic brother can see with perfect
> clarity what everyone else needs to do to be a better person. 

	Jesus god, don't get me started on alcoholics.  Having lived with
	one and been robbed by her to the tune of nearly a quarter million
	dollars, basically everything I had in the world, I find it hard
	to say anything nice there, so I will just not speak on this topic.
	But I will say that I know precisely what it is you're talking about.

> 'Tis always a
> journey from within, I just keep running into brick walls :)  I think it's
> simply enough to make info available and try to make a buck in the process.
> Such motivations tend to be much more transparent and trustworthy, and leave
> us all to our own journey.

	Agreed.  I have a lot "nicer" feelings about an honest thief than
	a do-gooder who's not honest with anyone, even himself, about his
	true motives.  I think most people prefer dealing with known
	quantities.