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Re: Pay It Forward
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sun, 26 Aug 2001 12:02:49 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Eaton writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Daniel Jassim writes:
> In short, take the example of Communism. Great idea, never worked well in
> practice.
How about Cuba?
> > Who would or would not try this idea out in real life and why?
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> I wouldn't. For a combination of the reasons above. But also because the
> premise of "pay it forward" in the movie was off. The real essence of the
> idea of charity isn't to help people because you were helped or because you
> might get help-- it's to help people because they need helping.
Agreed. If it is within your ability to help (and only you can define
"ability") someone who needs the help (and, I think, only they can really
define "needs"), then you "ought" to help. But not for more reward than the
knowledge that you have helped someone in need.
Chris
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| (...) Are you saying that Cuba's systems are working well in practice? Are you saying Cuba is an example of Communism? Not clear what you're saying, exactly. I would say that it's not working well at all and isn't a very good example either. David (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Cynicism & selfishness. Actually, depending on the person, you could probably group cynicism under selfishness. (...) I think that's the general idea. But I think I'd say there are a few responses people would give to avoid "paying it (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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