Re: low self-esteem as a source of crime

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From: Tom Gargulak
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 1994 22:20

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In article <MCINTOSH.94Oct30113636@athene.rice.edu>, mcintosh@rice.edu (Nathaniel McIntosh) writes:
> >In article <38ud59$gho@crchh518.bnr.ca> tomg@bnr.ca (Tom G) writes:
> >
> >The same is true for society.  If many individuals lack of sense of worth
> >and accomplishment then they are more prone to crime.   I am not referring
> >to specific individuals, but the effect statistically on a large group of
> >individuals.
> >
> 
> 
> Question: is it possible to give (i.e. buy) someone a sense of worth
> and accomplishment, or can a sense of accomplishment only be earned?

Of course its earned.  If the *opportunity* is there.

Who do you think is more successful?

1) A guy from a poor, low-educated family who made it through college.
2) Ex-President George Bush's son.

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