Equality?

[DuncanONeil]

yes they were poor examples i agree. I did not want to spend much thought debunking proverbs. People using proverbs to support their argument in a political discussion always seems to me like those the southern lawyers who quote the scriptures to prove their case - it's makes for good drama and showmanship but is a load of hogwash. This is why politicians steer clear of them - they get nailed.

Anyhow back to the point. You claim people do not value that which is obtained at no cost to themselves.

- do you value this website - you did not pay for admission.

i do not value the website nearly as much as i value the people and discussions in which i engage! The people have inestimable value, the site itself not nearly as much.

- do you value the posts and posters on here for which you have given thanks.

see above

- does the hungry man value the food from the soup kitchen or bed at the hostel.

no! He values not being hungry for a while.

- does the hitchhiker value the ride he gets.

perhaps? The true measure of said valuation is subject to the situation. On would have to presume that gratitude and value are synonymous.

- do people go intro stampede mode at stores when the word "free" is mention.

more likely greed than value!

- did you value your allowance - (the one you got without having to work for it)

a free, unencumbered allowance? Most kids do not value such. They perceive it as a gift or right.

- do people value the sermom and service they get at the church.

completely different animal! Not definable nor finite.

- will you value the wedding ring you get(got)

this is a quid pro quo! Something that both parties have worked for.

- are all of the above definable and finite products, services and commodities.

no!

i think the answer to all of the above is yes. And all were obtained for free.

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