Re: Our human selves

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Date: Mon Dec 25 2000 - 01:54:26 GMT

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    In a message dated 12/15/00 5:08:55 AM Pacific Standard Time,
    v.p.campbell@stir.ac.uk writes:

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    > <I have
    > certain attributes which set us apart as a species (culture, written
    > language, volition, or whatever). Other attributes set other species and
    > groups apart in their own right. I'm envious of those animals who can flap
    > their limbs and fly, like birds and bats or those animals who can take their
    > oxygen from water.>
    >
    > I agree completely with you here Scott.
    >
    > Vincent
    >

    Question:
    Would you like to have those abilities of flying and taking
    oxygen from water in **addition** to all of your human
    abilities?

    Or, would you gladly trade your humanity to become
    a goldfish or a starling?

    Len Jayson

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