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Old 08-27-2004, 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by Munchkin03
I feel the same way.

As bad as it sounds, I think I have this sense of entitlement that leads me to ask, "well, why should I feel bad about X, Y, or Z?"

I dont see it as entitlement, just a lack of shame over something that I don't need to be ashamed of. Why woul;d intelligence be bad? Why should I feel shame because of how I speak or sit or do whatever? It's just my way- I'm not judging anyone else's. I could care less what they think about me.
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