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Quote by: Blef  There is no simple answer to your questions. There are many possible valid answers to your questions. One way I will answer now is "the state". But the state exists because some people enjoy coercing others and because some people are afraid of not being coerced, or that others won't be coerced. They fear freedom and self-determination. Then there is religion and belief in gods. Many people listen to voices that tell them to subjugate others, and kill the ones who resist. And food. Lots of people want food. And land. And trinkets. Trinkets are very important. Oh yes, and blood. We like blood. Endorphins. It is such a heady rush to squeeze the life out of someone else, or to beat them to a pulp. And domination. It makes us feel good, better than others. And don't forget luxury. We can afford it more easily if we are stingy and cruel and if we keep others from improving their lot for themselves while they are providing for us. How else could we have Walmart and manna from China? Oh, and lust, let us not forget that. We want and want and want. Things, people, gratification, a double-meat mustard whopper with cheese, and a bag of chips. And hatred. Sometimes we just hate. Who knows why? Who cares? The shrinks have it all figured out and the politicians want to pass laws to make sure we are safe from ourselves. A dram is better than a damn, you know, especially when it involves promiscuous sex and drug use.
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In a thread entitled "what is holding humanity back?" you end your post with.
"A dram is better than a damn, you know, especially when it involves promiscuous sex and drug use"
I think you may be holding humanity back = )