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Originally Posted by crich70
Ah, but isn't what is aberrant also in the eye of the beholder? I may think that sitting in an outdoor stadium (half dressed) in Dec. with half of me painted blue and half yellow would be aberrant behavior, but to a dyed in the wool sports fan it's par for the course.
You always take the chance when you stand up about something of being found in the wrong by the majority. And even when you are in the right about something you can still end up feeling guilty about having said something.
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I am not talking about something that is some personal choice, that doesn't really have much of an impact on another person. It is much more personal than that. It is about treating other people in society, badly ... just for financial gain or power.
So aberrant is doing something that is not really acceptable, that involves greed and selfishness and just general lack of caring. In short, that behavior doesn't lead to being a respectable member of society. You are not playing your part when it comes to balance and goodwill, and helping the society you are part of, to thrive. Too self-serving is another description.
The only thing I am likely to feel guilty about in this instance, is keeping my mouth closed about the bad behavior of others. Especially as I am not as impacted by this, as many others would be. Many of course are too scared to speak out or feel, perhaps justified, that they don't know the right things to say. Those of us who can then, should. Speak up on their behalf as well as ours.