Good intentions -- how much do they mean to you?

[Whateverist]

To answer the OP I guess they mean a good deal to me. It doesn't mean I'm always grateful for whatever people do as long as they have good intentions. But consider how much of the values one absorbs are an accident of location and genetics. If someone wrongs me, even if only in my opinion, the fact that they are acting benevolently from within their own values does take some of the sting out it. I mean, sometimes people are just vindictive or acting with malice and that is far worse. A small difference I guess.