So, How About that Debate?

[tambourine-man]

Originally Posted by toy boy

...Besides if the other is a productive member of society I/we benefit from a quick return of this member. If not i am happy if this person get treated before he/she spreads a nasty disease like HIV or something something. Maybe save a life in the process ........ money well spent.

Yes, but that requires thinking about things beyond your immediate gratification. More accurately, it requires a passing interest in collectivism over individualism - a pursuit that, traditionally, has been regarded as 'un-American'.

[albed]

Originally Posted by toy boy

...Besides if the other is a productive member of society I/we benefit from a quick return of this member. If not i am happy if this person get treated before he/she spreads a nasty disease like HIV or something something. Maybe save a life in the process ........ money well spent.

Originally Posted by tambourine-man

Yes, but that requires thinking about things beyond your immediate gratification. More accurately, it requires a passing interest in collectivism over individualism - a pursuit that, traditionally, has been regarded as 'un-American'.

This is a hoot. How do you think HIV gets spread except by thinking about immediate gratification.