Posted by boBB on May 26, 2000, at 11:03:31
In reply to Re: from Bobb, posted by Noa on May 26, 2000, at 10:38:45
>>>Maybe the idea of a furry friend is a good one. Could the affection give you strength to pursue the work you want to do?
Have you ever tried to rent an apartment with little or no money down when you have a pet? Last dog I had got shot when he ran into town. I didn't spend enough time and didn't care to confine him. A pet would unnecessarily anchor me. The piano is nice, but if I need to let it go, bye-bye!
>>>Wouldn't you be more effective as an advocate of the downtrodden if you were relieved of some of your suffering, if you were healthy and strong and could mobilize your convictions and anger more effectively?
Wouldn't doctors help more people get well if they donated half of their $250,000 incomes to housing loan pools? Couldn't soldiers fight harder if they weren't dead already? Wouldn't your favortie team have a better chance if there star athelete was not injured in the previous game? There is always a what if...
I do what I can with the resources available to me. I am healthy and strong. So what if I am lonely, tired and poor. I could spend my life making more money, but to what avail? I do what I can. It's not about me. Drop it. I am almost sorry I shared the truth. This isn't the God site where any an all ailments can be cured if we just profess faith.
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