Non-feeling, or just sensible?

From: ShawnJ99@aol.com
Date: Fri May 09 1997 - 18:24:22 MDT

Dear list,
     I had an interesting experience this week. My little brother's
girlfriend had a daughter (my niece). I /am/ now and "uncle". My whole
family seemed to think this was /supposed to/ mean something to me. I found
nothing particularly exciting about it. After all, it isn't my child. Nor
does /being/ an "uncle" change who I /am/. My whole family (none of whom are
extropians) seemed to think I was uncaring or something. I simply saw no
/big deal/ in the whole matter. Would you classify me as "non-feeling" or
just "sensible"? I think it's just an aspect of rational self interest,
myself. I thank you for any comments you have.

Shawn M. Johnson

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