[Ailist] Appreciation vs. Cynicism

[Kevin Kervick]

> I am beginning to feel that the last thing the world needs
> is more western white people who are slothfully consuming
> disproportionate resources and inspiring developing nations towards
> consumerism.

> and teach them how to be kind to one another without emulating the 
> slothfulness of western white
> people.

I will respect Mr.  Baird's request to alter the thread.  I find Lionel's 
quotes above insulting and prejudicial.  It makes my point that appreciative 
potential and dialogue go only as far as our prejudices allow.

Kevin