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by yoyoing on December 26, 2008
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Following is a quote from the Mensa Special Interest Group(SIG) listings. I am the coordinator of this group and have been asked for an updated description.
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Venomous reptiles are a misunderstood and under-rated (and in some cases over-rated) feature of nature. We would like to share the importance of the ecological, historical, and spiritual influence these animals have. Captive care is an important contribution to this objective."
I am wondering, while we like our charges, does their "captive care" really add to "the ecological, historical, and spiritual influence these animal have"?
Not trying to argue any points here, but would someone help me write a better description?
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by Buzztail1 on December 26, 2008
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I am by no means an expert on this subject but...
I think it could be argued that some people who keep venomous snakes gain some spiritual uplifting from having them.
Many pets are thought to have a therapeutic benefit for their owners.
Now, I am not advocating holding your venomous pet in your lap to watch movies together or any such silliness.
However, the mental discipline that some people adhere to in keeping and caring for their charges could be considered spiritual in nature.
Just a personal opinion.
R/
Karl
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by kacz on December 26, 2008
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James,
Here are some changes you may wish to consider. First, dump the stuff about misunderstanding and rating. They are too ill defined to add any real content to the passage. Instead, substitute a word like “integral” to suggest the interrelationships with the natural world. Second, change the word “have” to “impart”. This creates a more dynamic, rather than static, picture of the relationships and provides a lead-in to the next sentence. Third, open the constraints on the reader’s involvement. By introducing field observation you more fully satisfy your objectives and include the captive care as a necessary component. The revised passage would read:
“Venomous reptiles are an integral feature of nature. We would like to share the importance of the ecological, historical, and spiritual influence these animals impart. Field observation and captive care are important contributors to this objective.”
Hope it helps,
Kacz
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by FSB on December 27, 2008
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I agree compleltey with Karl, especially his statement that "the mental discipline that some people adhere to in keeping and caring for their charges could be considered spiritual in nature." Absolutely.
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by yoyoing on December 28, 2008
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Thank you for the ideas and insights. The original description will have to stand for this year, but next year will be changed to reflect these suggestions.
Thanks again,
Jim
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