I have been reading the thread regarding mental retardation, and perhaps having humans breed toward perfection. I have a very difficult time with this kind of thought. What, exactly is perfection to each of us? I would imagine we would find the perfect definition of the perfect breeding pair of humans would and should be different in each of our minds. I am not sure that each person should be a genius, after all what would the world do with all geniuses?? I would think that perfection in character would be a grand and wonderful thing, but where in the scheme of things would this fall? We would each be able to find a listing of characterizations which suited our own fancy, but would yours and mine agree?? I hope not. I am sure I could tell you my vision of the ideal face and body structure that I would find to be perfection itself. But would you agree with my vision?? I am sure not. And should each of us be perfect? Then perhaps we would sit around looking gorgeous and thinking wonderful thoughts. Would we ever accomplish anything? Probably not. The combination of all of the various people on this earth makes us who we are as a population. We all are good and bad. Let us not attempt to make everyone just like me...what a bore that would be! Sorry.. I am in a thoughtful mood today. Jan Stevenson ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================