Re: OT was Andreas bites now dogs/ now not so smart

Theresa, a very wise friend of mine (my Shrink) has told me repeatedly that
95% of the population is um, well I won't use the word she used on this
list. Her point was, they aren't worth knowing, desperately need therapy,
and won't get it. 

The other 5% are working to get better, in some form or other and that 5%
is searching for others like themselves. I've learned she is correct.
A

Andrea H
Beaufort, SC 


> [Original Message]
> From: Theresa <tchessie@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 5/3/2005 12:00:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT]OT was Andreas bites now dogs/ now not so smart
>
> Ok-  I've got really bad news for you- I am quite certain that more than 
> half of the people in the US are dumber than you. Perhaps since this is 
> my field I am accutely aware that there is a good reason that many 
> stupid things happen in the world, and while IQ points certainly don't 
> count for everything- a few good problem-solving skills are quite
important.
> The thing that always amazes ME is why there aren't more car accidents!  
> Reaction time (like IQ and height) is on a bell curve, which means LOTS 
> of people have lousy motor responses- add to that the people with 
> visual-spatial deficits and a ton of moving metal..... you get the
picture.
>
> Theresa
>
> Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:
>
> >
> >It always scares me when people tell me that I'm smart, because that
means
> >that a lot of people are dumber than me.  :)  And I think your story 
> >illustrated one such case.
> >
> >  
> >
> > 
> >Hey, vent away!  That's part of the reason we're all here!  :)
> >
> >Chris
> >
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