[Rhodes22-list] Bob Keller, a reply

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Bob,

I think that Chris was writing about you in his reply to Mary Lou, see:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2007-November/045706.html

Here we have Clay talking about taking his sailboat out of the water.  I
noticed he did not say anything about putting it on a trailer.  

But, of all people, you still have water and wind, why not throw the ducks
some bread crumbs...  You know some documentation of your allleged
exploits...  Surely, you can buy your wife or daughters an electronic
camera.  Show us the south Atlantic...  Or at least the Georgia swamps.

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
addendum:  Making right choices in gray areas difficult, by Bryan Crenshaw.   

Decision making about right and wrong has always been difficult but never
more so than in the complicated world of today.  The problem is our choices
are not always set in clear black and white, but often in varying shades of
gray.  On the broader level our nation faces options of which none seem
tenable.  In the military we want to downsize, but don't touch "our" bases. 
We want to protect the environment but meet needs of industry. There is
conflict in needs for public services and exercising responsibility in
taxation.            
When we move to the personal level we find the same type of conflict.  Every
day we are called upon to make choices about the moral issues of life, about
right and wrong.  How do we make such choices?   Of course we have the
classic guidelines -- the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, the
Golden Rule.  But even with these we sometimes find ourselves confused as we
deal with gray areas, and have difficulty in decision making.  Let me
suggest a series of questions which might be helpful as we seek to make
decisions about right and wrong.

1.  Ask first, "Does it have to be concealed?"  Evil loves darkness,
goodness loves light.  When something is wrong it likes to slip around in
dark corners.  When something is good it can stand the scrutiny of broad
daylight.  

2.  A second question:  "Where does it lead?"  The person who chooses a path
also chooses where that path comes out.  Therefore, one needs to think not
only about a specific act but the direction in which that act leads.  If the
direction is wrong the destination can never be right.  Young people should
be especially sensitive in this area.  So many wrongs are lightly accepted
by society, and it is easy to drift into situations which bring disaster. 
         
3.  A third question:  "How does this affect other people?"  We like to
think we live alone and what we do is our business and no one else's.  This
is simply not true.  Almost everything we do has an effect on many other
people.  Each of us can recall many instances where one person's wrongdoing
has brought disastrous consequences upon others -- effect which could have
been easily foreseen if the person had stopped to think.

4.  The next question:  "Would it be all right, and would the world be just
as happy and well off if everyone did this; or am I trying to give myself
special privilege?"   We remember Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative
which asked, "What would be the result if everyone did as I do?"  And
remember Paul's admonition, "love does not purse selfish advantage." 
        
To be aware of these questions is not enough.  For them to be effective
there needs to be three additional things.  First, a moral sensitivity which
remembers to ask the right questions at the right time.  Second, a moral
decisiveness, to know what is right.






Geankoplis wrote:
> 
> Thanks, Mary Lou, it was a fun endeavor, especially doing it and also
> journaling it.  I think I shall continue doing until nature gives me a
> definite signal to stop.  I am glad you enjoyed it.  I know I enjoy all
> the
> other narrations the list has put up.  Now who's is next?
> 
> Chris G
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Mary Lou Troy
> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 4:42 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Greek Sailing Last Part VIII
> 
> What a tale and very well told!
> Thanks Chris. Sounds like it was a great adventure.
> 
> Mary Lou
> 
> 
> 
> At 11:48 PM 11/7/2007, you wrote:
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