How Communicate Pt Two

  Egalitarianism Egalitarianism is a philosophical and political school of thought built on the principle that all people are equal in fundamental worth and moral status. It advocates for the removal of systemic inequalities, promoting equal rights, equal treatment under the law, and equal access to opportunities regardless of background (David's note: but preferably not regardless of ability...). ** Just musing aloud, what about egalitarian hyper-democracy, where as a nation we collectively choose for ourselves what the norms, standards and culture should be, and vote for it in petition initiated citizens referendums. Sometimes we promulgate principles and standards, sometimes we do it by legalism. Umm. And also have opt outs. For example, get rid of defamation/slander/libel laws, so that we can talk about bad guys and dodgy women openly. Without proving it. Ban casual sex and polyamory, criminalise adultery. But allow opt outs. Get a polyamory and swinging license and you can do ...

 Here are some emails between David and his mother: I haven’t read through all of them. Some formatting has been done, but not much. **** [Subject: ahoy I had been unwell leading up to Europe trip, I was looking forward to the trip. I started feeling unwell a few weeks before the trip and went to the Doctor who said I was fine. I left, during the trip I felt worse and worse and am still recovering from it. I'd wished to go home and felt upset that you wouldn't allow me to go home. I think that if I had gone home part way through the trip I would have recovered much faster. Since then, I admit that I have held somewhat of a grudge towards you. I'm sending this email just to tell you that I forgive you for not sending me back home.   Thats about all     Lots of love,   David] ** 08/04/2008 Dear David,   I put this aside for a time to think about the reply. Then I thought I'd sent it a week ago, only to find I'd sent it to myself instead & it had gone to m...