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So, I've been thinking recently. A dangerous pasttime, I know. But, for my curiousity, I'd like to ask my loyal readers some simplish questions. And remember, this is for posterity...so, please, be honest. (two movie quotes in four sentences...I'm on fire!)

Note: Although the line of thought that spawned them came from the people I know...they are NOT about any particular person. So, to reinterate using vague pronouns, I wasn't thinking about YOU when I wrote this...just people in general.

Also Note: Feel free to give in-depth explanations when I demand you explain yourself (see second part of question one for an example), but I'm not expecting more than a sentence or two.

1) Would you rather be considered stupid or a liar? Why?

2) Would you rather people thought you to be a hypocrite or self-delusional? Why?

3) Which is a stronger motivator for OTHER people: principle, fear, or shame?

4) And finally, if you were in front of a large group of people who you respected and they asked you what your worst quality was...what would you tell them? (You don't have to say whether what you told was the truth or not unless you're feeling froggy. Meaning, I'm not asking anyone to divulge deep dark secret shames here.)

Thankee!

Dear Veronica

I don't know if you'll ever read this, or care...

I had a whole lot I was going to say, but what's the point?

I'm done. Don't put me on your itinerary when you visit Texas again.