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Originally posted by Sue Hindmarsh:
Unlike other animals, human consciousness makes us value the individual self over the tribe. We may agree, or disagree with the mores and morals of the tribe we belong to - either way, the choices we make are wholly dependent on our own egotism.
Sue
the please explain why people join the military. they know they have a good chance of dying, even during peace time. yet they put their lives on the line to protect their nation. soldiers do not value their individual self less than those who do not serve, yet they are more than capable of giving up those lives to protect others.

the same can be said of police, firemen, and others. how many police do you think have given up their lives for the good of the "tribe" they call their city. how many firemen lose their lives running in to fires to save children and adults. this activity is very much non conducive to the health of the individual self. it is vital to the health of the "tribe".


the more man learns, the more he realises, he really does not know anything.