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From: wjnz@sphinx.UChicago.UUCP (James Cooper)
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Subject: Re: Color Analysis Tirade ( long and futile )
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Date: Sat, 3-Aug-85 23:08:56 EDT
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Posted: Sat Aug  3 23:08:56 1985
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Hey Pooh, Relax!  The future of the world does not hinge on this battle over
color analysis.

> >I can think of hundreds of more useful classes to
> >take.  
> >Not specifically saying, "Take Serbo-Croatian Basket Weaving
> >instead."  Yes, I do consider it a waste of time and money.

So what?  Just because you consider something a waste of time and money doesn't
make it universally so.  There are things that I consider a waste of time and
money that others, whom I respect, do not.  If everyone's interests and
priorities were the same the world would be a dull place.

[my summary]
> >Yes, I sure do [consider pursuits like color analysis to contribute to a poor
> > world image for the U.S].  When was the last time you lived abroad...
> >Mark?  Have you ever opened your eyes to the existence of
> >a culture different from your own?
Just to establish my credentials, I have lived abroad, and in different 
cultures.  I have even spent a fair amount of time in Indiana!  In my travels,
I haven't run into any stereotypes of Americans as being particularly fashion
conscious.  Even if there is such a view, it seems to be very weak in relation
to the view of the U.S. as cowboy-nation.  So I don't think this is a very
telling blow against color analysis.  Of course, out on the Kibbutz things
could be different... 

> >I have, however, done some frivolous things simply to enjoy
> >being with a friend.
> >Nevertheless, getting back to Color Analysis as opposed to
> >playing a sport, or drawing, or playing chess, I still maintain
> >that it is too much effort and time for its value (except
> >perhaps to the ego).

Maybe it is for you, but that doesn't mean that it is for everyone.  Some 
people find "frivolous" activities to be a release from other parts of 
their lives.  I play frisbee. 
 
> >  I suggested it [guarding a kibbutz] as a way
> >of becoming aware of some REAL issues, but the seriousness
> >would probably be wasted on you. [take that Mark (-:]

What is a "REAL issue"?  Does it have to be physical, or can it be intellectual?

The moral of my story is that different people have different REAL issues, and
different ways of spending the time that they are not dealing with REAL issues.


   James Cooper 

     ..!ihnp4!gargoyle!sphinx!wjnz

P.S. Does listening to music qualify as a REAL issue in your world?
-- 
   James Cooper 

     ..!ihnp4!gargoyle!sphinx!wjnz

   "I, know a girl from Baltimore...
    Can she dance?"