From: Mark Steven Heyman (markheyman@infoproconsulting.com)
Date: Fri Jul 09 2004 - 23:17:17 BST
On 9 Jul 2004 at 16:14, Platt Holden wrote:
...History as proven time and time again
that "helping" others has caused untold misery...
Those who help are always in a position of power over the helpless
and the helpless know it. This not only feeds the helper's ego but
causes resentment on the part of the helpless. No one choose to be
helpless except those who fake helplessness to attain favors from
gullible helpers.
We really don't know how to help others without being arrogant (I
know what's best for you), prescient (I can see foresee all
consequences) and paternalistic (you depend on me.) All these feed
the do-gooder's ego. He needs for people to be down so he can feel
up. He wants to be admired for his compassion and unselfishness. Most
of all, he enjoys the power of being in a position to help.
msh says:
Yep, we're just about all the way through the looking glass now.
People who spend their lives helping others less fortunate than
themselves are selfish. People who spend their lives maximizing
their personal wealth without regard for anyone else are at the
pinnacle of morality.
Orwell would be tickled pink. Pirsig, if he were dead, would be
spinning in his grave.
Good luck,
msh
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