----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Thomas" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, 15 February, 2006 5:57 AM

>
> I'm not saying these illustrate a universal tendency, just that we can't 
> assume our Western,
> "protestant ethic" providence applied to all hunter-gatherer peoples.
>
> Keith

I especially appreciate your remark, Keith...  I'd long ago given up 
fightin' that assumption tooth 'n' nail with the concession that it was at 
least 'inbred' if not genetically imposed upon and into me...   I like the 
way you think!

So....  Just how does one go about 'dilutin'' whatever remains of that 
"Western/Protestant ethic" inside?

(I suspect you could soon become a VERY rich man if you were to charge a fee 
while offering your advice...)

:^)