Henryk

" Traffic jam" takes the price

Thanks for sharing the experience with us, congratulations !

I think it's more than cost-benefit calcualtion that's involved in acting benevolently: mostly it has to do with one's sense of life.

I'm speachless ! I would sell my objectivist soul to play like that. Years ago, back in Europe, I had the pleasure of seeing Adam Harasiewicz ( a leading polish Chopenist) in action , about 4 mtr's away from where I was sitting, and the vibration coming from his grand, made the wooden floor tremor.

Hi KPO'M Transpower's position is made clear by the following quote " Yes, I read Peter Schwartz's essay many years ago-- it is a correct analysis of the anarchist wing of the LP. THe LPPa has , however, always been minachist, and we've taken great pains to avoid the problems that he brings up" Isn't this statement enough to suggest that he/she is not an objectivist?

Hi Transpower, what is so unpalatable to you, regarding Objectivism , that you're unprepared to call yourself one?

Benevolence to me is more of an attitude ( conscious or not) when interacting with others. So I agree with that part of definition emphasising kindness. Personally I don't think benevolence is a virtue, in the sense of achieving or going after a value. I think It's on par with the concept of generosity; both can be used in adverse manner. The primary virtues on the other hand are the means of achieving a positive. As far as compatibility, I tend to think the concept is morally neutral.

Mazal Tov , L'haim to Ifat!

Very enjoyable European type of beat ( I think ) . Personally I prefer the more aggressive Latin style.

Hi Jason, You will not be disappointed !

I hope you face is not veiled, showing off your beautiful smile to match your body.

In my daughters case , I confronted the bully directly by paying her a visit. I appealed to her better side and it worked surprisingly well.

What an ingenious idea--god bless them !

Hi realitycheck44, first class reply!

What a guy ! I fly like that in my dreams.