or the exact opposite too. we dislike them because we want to be so much like them.

i think that would be true if we haven't really analyzed why we dislike them. it could just be envy.

too many variables, but the conclusion definitely seems to be egocentric.

i

am happy that there's still an upside to something that most people just complain about

in the context you provide, it's true, and this is a positive aspect. As indicated though it can also be a negative event. Perhaps rather

people we dislike exist because they serve a greater function than perhaps we are able to perceive. I do not worry about becoming a murderer

or a thief, or a drug dealer, so their existence does nothing to inform me on my path. But in serving that aspect to you, it demonstrates

their importance in that aspect, at least in regards to one individuals perception. But the larger impact of their role in society

as a whole equates to things like legislation, vigilantism, technological innovations in CSI stuff, bigger better alarm systems, personal

body armor development...car alarms ( a bigger impact on the economy as well). things like DEA raids. Cartel wars.

Innocent victims being held for ransom. It seems unrelated, but the bigger picture includes those people we dislike.

I know this far out steps the context you've offered and for that I apologize. I just wanted to illustrate how this topic seems to scratch

only the very surface of a much larger issue. I actually appreciate that you were able to extract something positive from it.

somebody here, aside from me, has opinions. Just wished we could meet and discuss things over coffee. way better than plurking.

if yer ever in seattle I will buy you a cup and we can discuss, fellow life junkie.