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On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 13:07:06 GMT, "David Cressey"
<david.cressey_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
>"Gene Wirchenko" <genew_at_ucantrade.com.NOTHERE> wrote in message
>news:kob9o1tej5t497r2oa16aijtr4q09brhh5_at_4ax.com...
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>> No, it is more the cult of practicality. Too many people claim
>> to be practical when all it means is expediency. Some actions appear
>> to be quick, easy solutions in the short term. It is after you have
>> gotten stuck into them that the nastiness appears and then, it is too
>> late to change. Pass another band-aid.
>
>Brilliant!
>
>Practicality is of value. So is soundness. People who do unsound things in
>the name of practicality regret it, but too late.
>But I like the way you said it better.
Thank you.
I have done things in the name of expediency. I hope to do better the next time. I do not worship the expediency. Sadly, some do.
Sincerely,
Gene Wirchenko Received on Fri Nov 25 2005 - 11:40:36 CST
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