... than we are different.
One of the pastors at my church -- the liberal leaning girl pastor, as a matter of fact -- nailed it when she uttered that phrase.
And, perhaps that is why interactions on the Usenet newsgroup wherein I do my hangin', can be so seemingly virulent.
We are more like those we disdain than we are different. And, recognizing that likeness, we project our own expectations on others, then upbraid them for daring to fall short.
Mebbee.
You and I, gek, are so alike it's scary. I always knew that...did you?
('Cept for the diving thing.)
And we share ninety-x percent of our dna with the chimpanzee...
> And we share ninety-x percent of
> our dna with the chimpanzee...
Exactly. So be careful what you say about Cousin Robbo.