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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
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