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BlueHair · 11-01-2008, 06:33 AM

It is my opinion that even people we consider unselfish are selfish at least 95% of the time. Even simple things like asking your kids to be quiet is selfish because you are asking them to behave in a way that pleases you, not them. The kids weren't really doing anything wrong. They were just annoying. When I donate blood, I feel good that I am helping other people, so ultimately, I do it for selfish reasons. I wouldn't do it if it made me feel bad. So why do we condemn others as being selfish when all of us are?

11-01-2008, 06:33 AM	#1
BlueHair Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,148	Selfishness It is my opinion that even people we consider unselfish are selfish at least 95% of the time. Even simple things like asking your kids to be quiet is selfish because you are asking them to behave in a way that pleases you, not them. The kids weren't really doing anything wrong. They were just annoying. When I donate blood, I feel good that I am helping other people, so ultimately, I do it for selfish reasons. I wouldn't do it if it made me feel bad. So why do we condemn others as being selfish when all of us are?