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« Last post by CodeTRUCKER on May 11, 2009, 07:14 PM »I'm beginning to think this entire debate is a "generation thing."-40hz (May 03, 2009, 04:03 PM)
Don't. It does not have anything to do with new vs. old generations, and more with what each person considers the 'right thing to do'. My oldest brother is probably part of your generation, and he would agree with your friend's daughter (regarding the part of getting culture without paying for it at least, never had a discussion with him over the ethical issues and everything else). So does many people of his generation, heck, even much older people, like sgtevmckay said.
...-Lashiec (May 06, 2009, 06:34 PM)
I am not comfortable with a blanket, "Don't." Here is why...
What is being debated here is a "learned" behavior, but only to degrees. What I mean is we come into this world kicking and screaming totally unaware that others worth consideration are present. Consider for a moment how selfish those cute and cuddly infants really are to everyone around them? What if, instead of being a tiny infant, reproduction was based on an "organism division" (like cell division) where the "baby" emerged as a full-grown physical body, but did not have the maturity to regulate itself? Shelley's "Frankenstein" gives us a glimpse into this. Imagine if the "child" wanted the hot skillet. How would this adult-sized "toddler" respond to your well-meaning, loving and emphatic, "No! Do not touch! It will hurt the baby!" The answer is that "baby" would do what every other baby does. He/she will use everything in its power to get what it wants, only this time the "baby" is as big as you and with no moral restraint. Not a pretty sight! The "baby" would not have any qualms in destroying you if it means it could get what it wants. The "baby" has to learn to be considerate of others.
The partial statement, "... what each person considers the 'right thing to do...." is what I am specifically referring to. My "baby" mentioned above has not yet learned the "right" thing to do and those around suffer for it.
Now, in regard to "...the 'right thing to do..." if the preceding generation does not help the succeeding generation (or in some cases, visa-versa) to learn how to be considerate of the rights of others, the only natural outcome is for the succeeding generation to become accustomed to having their own way. Unless checked, this behavior will find its way into the essence of their being. They will, in fact, be convinced that they can have whatever they want and no one had better say, "No!"
I do agree that this can not be over-simplified to an "us versus them" in regard to generations. That would be bigoted prejudice, but to nullify the cause-and-effect relationship from one generation to another is problematical to grasping the essence of this discussion.
, etc. and a year later you remember some aspect of that photo you were touched by, you will be able to search on the "text" in the picture to locate that item. The results are also lightning fast. 
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(See my comment to Mouser at bottom.)
