I have to reluctantly agree with you. Not only the mob mentality but also the type of behavior and lack of morality practiced throughout history soley out of fear. Our instant to survive above all else is sometimes so overpowering that humans will turn a blind eye and passively condone the most terrible acts against humanity. It has happened in almost all religions and civlizations.


>Steven,
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>I read your post carefully. I'm not sure I can agree that humans are inately good. Barbarism always seems close to us. I once watched a celebratory concert turn into a riot down a city mainstreet. It happened in a matter of minutes; peaceful concert to widespread rampage. Decent-looking sober young boys and girls were smashing shop windows and stealing stuff. Cars were turned over and set alight.
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>It seems more likely that there is a strand of chaos/mob behavior within us all, than that some malign influence somehow caused all these otherwise law-abiding people to turn into thieves and rioters.
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>However, I have no idea whether it matters to the job market in Southern California!
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>regards
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>j.R