> my brain can analyze the consequences of my action > Very true. I think this is the key component in free-will -- the fact that we can simulate things in our

> my brain can analyze the consequences of my action > Very true. I think this is the key component in free-will -- the fact that we can simulate things in our head before making decisions. We don't put murderers in jail because of their upbringing, but because they simulated the act of killing someone and then went ahead and did it. ______________________________ While we are on the subject, I want to recommend a great source of readings and commentary on consciousness and free will: http://www.consciousentities.com/ http://www.consciousentities.com/