Religion and Ethics and Health BBS: Getting something for nothing is civilization’s goal. Its purpose.

- Mondo Fuego™ September 17, 2026, 12:54 pm

Sounds like thievery. That segment of our economy has been - GOG September 18, 2026, 8:18 pm
The ultimate goal of housecats is to get something for nothing. - Ken C September 18, 2026, 12:37 pm
It's a result of our big brains. Even Chimps use technology. - Ken C September 18, 2026, 10:51 am
I remember a short story from a long time ago - BornToFarm September 18, 2026, 4:43 am
- While you are on the subject, read O. Henry's "A Municipal Report". - Mondo Fuego™ September 18, 2026, 6:56 am
It certainly should be, imo. - 7:77 September 17, 2026, 4:05 pm
- Irony will have its say. - Mondo Fuego™ September 17, 2026, 9:55 pm
  - High unemployment is a big threat too. - Ken C September 18, 2026, 11:14 am
  - We reeally are our own worst enemies, aren't we? - 7:77 September 17, 2026, 11:43 pm
    - Yes - GOG September 18, 2026, 8:15 am
    - Science is decidedly different than technology. - Mondo Fuego™ September 18, 2026, 1:57 am
Wrong: I submit that the ultimate goal of business is to get everything for nothing. - DFM September 17, 2026, 2:27 pm
- Getting something for nothing is civilization’s goal. Its purpose. - GOG September 17, 2026, 4:48 pm