[Ed S.]

While i don't believe in any specific god, I have a funny feeling our lives are not an 'accident.' And so I am agnostic. To your point, though, I find it hard to fathom how so many people can be so sure that their 'god' is 'the god,' and then feel truly sorry for the rest of us. You're all just so darn sure that you've got it right. I, as well as millions of others, need a little more proof than the myths and heresay put forth in your 'holy books' to swallow. If only the clouds parted tomorrow, and Jesus poked his head out and set the record straight. But as it is, I don't think that when I die, and if there are 'Pearly gates,' that I will be kicked out. I have a feeling that 'god,' whoever that is, would understand my reluctance. In fact, everything I've heard about 'god' ( the Christian version in particular) indicates he/she forgives that sort of thing. But here's the catch: I really don't feel any need to 'save' you, or other pious people, from what I consider to be, frankly, kind of creepy. I don't need to believe in Jesus or Brahma to get through the day. I don't need them to be a good person, or to be true. But some people do. And a famous person once said (about organized religion): 'any excuse to do good is a good excuse.' So by all means, believe what you want. But please let me believe what I want. I know you're genuine in your concern, but unfortunately this kind of 'misunderstanding' is the root of a lot of the evil in the world today.

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[Ed S.]

First, it's not always... nothing's 100%. However, because minorities and women have been historically shut out of positions of power, and has only recently begun to change, there is a sense of 'what the?!' when you see a face you wouldn't expect in a job you wouldn't expect. The same goes in the opposite direction: a white guy flipping burgers at an inner-city fast food joint would turn most heads. Not to say that because it's human nauture that is acceptable. On a corperate level, there is certainly a natual backlash to any appearance of affirmative action, or other forms of weighted award. For instance, if i knew there was pressure on my upper management to 'diversify' and i suddenly found myself with a black woman boss, i would certainly question the motive. She could turn out to be the best boss ever, but when you include those factors in today's pc climate, unfortantely for her, she's got her work cut out for her. However, if there was no pressure, and a black woman turned up as my boss i would assume that she was the best person for the job. Does that make any sense? It's hard because we're both looking at the same situation from different sides of the fence. Which doesn't mean one of us is more right. Honest people of any color don't appreciate unfairness. That goes for any form of favortism. I don't particulary like or respect one of my bosses because it is widely know that she slept her way to the top (who knew people did that anymore?!) Of course, that's not the same thing as affirmative action, who's aim is true... but it result is the same: seemingly unfair treatment. Now, don't confuse this with historical poor treatment of minorities, which is certainly as unfair as it gets, it's just that two wrongs don't make a right. And if you think affirmative action is necessary, i would kindly turn your attention to the NFL, NBA and most recently, and notably, the PGA. Funny how that works. As for the last part of your question, i don't think that whites feel minorities only deserve to flip burgers. Is that even a 'traditional' manority position? I flipped burgers for a while... i know what you meant, but again, none of this stuff is 100%. As humans we generalize. That's how our brains work. I think we're geting better though.

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[Ed S.]

I've often wondered about his too. A book i'm reading explains that although the heavy clothes, which are often made out of wool (!), makes them sweat profusely... it also retains their prespiration, creating a cool environment. Kindof like a reverse igloo i guess.

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