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Well, at least we'd still have opposable thumbs to differentiate us from the lower animals, and complex language (even if perhaps too freely used by some) to distinguish us from other primates. (Note my use of "smilies/emoticons".)

--Barry


[This message has been edited by quietDIN (edited 01-22-2006).]

Folks, there is a refreshing quality to people who "put it all right out there".

Increasingly, success is defined by almost subversive deception. It's kind of "nice to your face, and then stabs in the back",

That is often much more damaging than direct
confrontation. Think corporate politics .
Sadly, the political climate at institutions of higher learning is darker and more devious than in corporate America , and that just hurts the kids.

Rdnzl, treating others as you would like o be treated is an admirable concept. But, sometimes, you win the battle and lose the war.

Everyone needs to find a position that works for them. My points were:

1. Some people have perception problems (actually, oover 15% of the population).

2. At some point, it's not worth the effort to interact these people. We just need to move on.

3. Squeak will be missed.

This exchange was far less confrontational than it first appeared, with valid points from EVERY contributor. I'd just leave it at that.

Russ