In a message dated 3/9/99 12:19:48 PM Central Standard Time, richard@brodietech.com writes:
<< This is an apt analogy, "Jake", maybe more than you realize. You are choosing to be that deer, and in the real world people really do have high-powered rifles.>>
No, like a snug glove, the analogy fits its purpose and no more.
Perhaps they have lowered their standards until they are easily achievable, or
perhaps even already achieved. You want to take the analogy farther than it
works. I don't care if somebody wants to label me a "hypocrite." and few
other than the labeler would care either, though I am sure the deer would
rather not be shot. At least my shortcomings are not deliberate and
intentional. In both the analogy (hunter with rifle) and in real life, the
"hunter" has nothing to show that is worthy of any respect.
-Jake