> I don't know what kind of peace of mind you get by living for your own pleasure The peace of mind that my non-existent children cannot get hit by a car or ge

> I don't know what kind of peace of mind you get by living for your own pleasure The peace of mind that my non-existent children cannot get hit by a car or get cancer or get killed in Iraq or any of the myriad worries that are at the forefront of every parent's mind. > On ability to travel: most people eat sleep go to work go to the bathroom and spend time with their families I'm lucky to have a lot of opportunities by living in a first world country with a high salary and a strong passport. It seems wasteful to give them all up just to live like 'most people'.