[Markofhumanfeet]

I was watching a cable show recently where the storyline was about a baby dinosaur hatching and then surviving to grow up to be one fearsome creature. And that's all it was, a story, a manmade fairytale. Something man can imagine. There was absolutely nothing in the story to prove it was true. That is what your response to my question reminds me of. You must not be very well knowledgeable in either animals or people to make the kind of broad statements that you do. Animals that hunt alone have done quite well, for instance, leopards, tigers, jaquars, etc and their only enemy is man. Plus it would seem to me that a peasant out in the countryside pursuing the bucolic lifestyle in the time of the French Revolution, is going to be better able to survive than one immersed in politics in Paris.

In fact, even in packs or tribes, the lone male takes off and survives on his own before joining up with another group, if he ever does. Plus, what about all the pioneers, who deserted their packs and struck out alone? They seem to have survived just fine, even in hostile environments. The pack is not necessary for surviving. It can in fact, be very dangerous to one's well being.

You have an idealistic view of your fellow man, which is commendable, but unrealistic. Just ask your neighbor to pay your mortgage and all your other bills this month, so that you and your genes can survive. Let me know what his reply is. Or better yet, ask one of your relatives to take them over. That might be even more intriguing. thanks, Mark

[js1138]

The pack is not necessary for surviving. It can in fact, be very dangerous to one's well being.

Other than being false, your position is well stated.

[Dataman]

And that's all it was, a story, a manmade fairytale. Something man can imagine. There was absolutely nothing in the story to prove it was true.

And there we have the essence of darwinism.