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tiompan Jun 15, 2010 07:46:04
Replying to nigelswift

nigelswift wrote:
As for them having an innate need to leave stuff, I have an innate need to nick stuff from Tescos. It goes back thousands of generations longer than their need. So what? Should I?
There's a major difference between the two urges ,one is a base instinct concerned with gain and consequently discouraged within cultures whilst the other is purely cultural , concerned with giving and actively encouraged in many cultures .
I'd take heed of the advice of parents/teachers / etc stay away from Tescos if you feel that urge , it could turn out emabarrassing .

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nigelswift Jun 15, 2010 08:08:53
Replying to tiompan

I don't see a lot of active encouragement of leaving stuff at megalithic sites in Britain. That being so it could be argued there isn't a major difference between the two urges - both involve knowingly depriving others.

Anyhow, both wrongs against the majority will go on forever until someone puts their foot down. Tescos hardly ever prosecute and the NT (that has a byelaw saying don't litter) keeps quiet. Only the Rollright Trust seems to be sticking up for the wishes of the majority. Good for them, I think they're an admirable lot.