--- just john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [I wrote] > >As Evil Overlady, I would institute local programs > >(tailored to the community/culture) to work > >intensively with folks and their particular > >addictions, be they food, nicotine or whatever; but > >after a specified time (to be > researched/negotiated), > >if the person returned to the deadly behavior, care > >for that aspect of their health would be > eliminated. > > > > What about potentially useful-to-the-Government > addictions, like rage and > aggression? I think an argument can be made that > they can shorten > lifespans, but who better to enlist when you need > shock troops?
Hmm, I don't think I'd consider these to be "addictions" in the same sense as alcohol or cocaine, particularly since both rage and aggression - in certain situations - actually promote survival. You don't have to be "addicted" to rage to benefit from it at the right time (personal experience speaking here!) - your oh-so-primeval hormones will kick in and turn you into a fighting machine (or at least an alpha bitch ;D ). And ask the Angosians about tinkering with their soldiers neuropsych' profiles! (Next Gen episode: the surviving veterans were permanently quarantined because of their aggression.) As Evil Overlady (the government) I would not make such a foolishly dangerous mistake. ;) Bonus points for those who come up with *legitimate* instances of alcohol or cocaine use that promotes survival (there are several, but they don't involve addiction either). GSV Chocoholic __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
