On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:57:18 -0700, Chambers wrote:

> Excellent question, Warp.  Personally, I think we should learn from
> *everyone's* ancestors, not just our own, so it still pays to pay
> attention to the past.
> 
> Should we make decisions based solely on what conditions were like in
> the past?  No, of course not.
> 
> Should we ignore past conditions when setting current policy?  Again, of
> course not.
> 
> That's all Jim is saying.  Don't let the past be the only guiding
> principle you have, but pay attention to it at least.

Thanks - this is exactly what I was trying to say.  I wish I could've 
been as eloquent and succinct. :-)

Jim

Post a reply to this message