What people are now laughing about (Steve's stance towards living creatures) may very well be the standard in another 100 years. The liberation of suppressed groups has so far been a constant throughout (Western) history and the value of life has increased. People are no longer burned at the stake. Slavery has been abandoned. Women have got the same rights as men.
Animals may be next.
And perhaps by 2108, squashing a bug will put somebody in the same situation as Steve was in 18 years ago.
Last edited by Wilfred; 09-30-2008 at 06:52 AM.
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