(January 7, 2014 at 11:16 am)MarxRaptor Wrote:(January 7, 2014 at 9:23 am)c172 Wrote: I think it's good to try to fit in somewhere. But it needs to be in a way that brings out who you are as a person.No, they crush individuality. A society should have only basic & minimalist standards, like no killing or stealing.
Societal standards are a good thing. But so is having fun in life.
Basic and minimalist standards are still standards. So we are in agreement there. I never said we need complete conformity. That would take away the individuality that makes society thrive.
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