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To: js1138
Individuals that do not breed can nevertheless benefit the population that shares their genes.

Sure. But at that point the genetic aspect goes out the window. I'm sure it's happened that a good soldier has given his life for a eunuch. Individuals that do not breed can also benefit species outside their own genetic kinds. Outside the transferral of genetic material from one generation to the next, theories of evolution - at least where biology is concerned - veer into speculation less probable than already engaged.

1,423 posted on 12/05/2004 6:26:59 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Fester Chugabrew
But at that point the genetic aspect goes out the window.

Not true. Pay attention.

1,425 posted on 12/05/2004 6:28:22 PM PST by js1138 (D*mn, I Missed!)
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