Text 31208, 70 rader
Skriven 2016-02-02 14:50:32 av Jeff Smith (1:14/5)
  Kommentar till text 31180 av Lee Lofaso (2:203/2)
Ärende: Thanks a million, all of you
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Hello  Lee,


>  JS> I can only speak for myself. But there is Fidonet as well as a number
> of
>  JS> other groups of a social or hobby nature. And then there is life and
>  JS> people. For me there is a distinct differance. Yes, there are a few
> that
>  JS> make distinguishing the differance somewhat harder. Even though I may
> fight
>  JS> and argue with someone and disagree with their attitudes or beliefs.
> That
>  JS> all falls away when a real life situation be it good or bad is
> realized.
<...>
> I think that is true, by and large, of everyone in general.  But
> only when allowed to freely express themselves.  That is not always
> possible in some societies/cultures, or situations.


I think that we each make a choice as to what degree that we draw a
distinction. And
while cultural and social factors may play a part. It is up to us as
individuals to decide
how much of a part that they play. We as individuals may not always clearly see
the
effect of those factors.


> There are certain conformities that people are forced to make
> that they otherwise would not make if they were truly free.  For
> example, would a woman freely choose to wear a sheet over their
> entire body including their face if they did not have to?  In
> some cultures women are forced to remain silent, even within
> their own homes.  And the idea of an educated woman?  A woman
> who can write?  Horror the thought!

There are a number of religious mantras that dictate how people are expected to
behave or act. Often times requiring strict compliance. The three kinds of
social
influence being compliance, identification, and Internalization. Often times
our
actions are influenced by our perceived sense of or belief in a higher
authority.
With noncompliance sometimes resulting physical retribution.

> I would dearly like to attend my own funeral.  It would be fun
> to listen in to those conversations of my relatives and friends
> saying what they truly feel about me as I lay sleeping silently
> in a casket.

Umm... Isn't that the natural progression to attend one's own funeral? <g>

Lately, your thought has crossed my mind too. As I recently had a heart attack
that
could have necessitated a funeral.  Actually the concern although somewhat less
is still present considering my need to return to the hospital since the
attack.
>
> I wonder if newspapers allow people to write their own obituary?
> There's only one way to find out ...

It is my understanding that some newspapers do allow it as people have written
their own obits.


Jeff 

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