> There's also a choice aspect of this. Points taken above. I'll just point out that the focus on fairness is a strong human trait, and IMHO it is a trait tha

> There's also a choice aspect of this. Points taken above. I'll just point out that the focus on fairness is a strong human trait, and IMHO it is a trait that we over-express. Often our notion of fairness is very biased as well. We are most likely to recognize situations that are unfair against us, but easily gloss over all the unfair advantages we may have. An anecdote: One time I was complaining to my grandmother that something wasn't fair, what did I do to deserve this... etc.[1] And she said: "Don't say that. If we got just a fraction of what we had coming to us for our sins, we'd be in big trouble!" If we insist that things should be fair, let's be very careful about what we wish for. [1] She was the most upstanding, hardworking honest person I have ever met, and a whole community agrees with me. And even though her point was made from within a religious framework, I think it is very applicable. She died almost 20 years ago, and she would have been 100 years old today. She is greatly missed. I also realize it's a bit of an imposition to mention this in your thread. I just wanted to insert a reference to a remarkable individual on this anniversary. Her name is Thérèse Pilon.