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Subject: Re: wisdom
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In article <Pine.LNX.3.91.941114195914.654A-100000@wilbur.protree.com>, Bob Garth <bgarth@protree.com> writes:
>  First of all, thank you to everyone who took a moment to ponder and answer.
>
>Ok, several answers here and all of them good in their own individual way.
>
>To continue the thread, "Can an animal be wise?"
>
>-Bob

     Within the context of its environment and experiences, I believe that
an animal can wise, just as a person is wise within the realm of their 
environment and experiences.  The only difference being, perhaps, that the
person may have a larger realm of experience to draw on.
     I know a cat, (I can't help it, they seem drawn to me) that comes to
get attention every morning right before I leave for work (it's the neighbour's
cat).  I used to be afraid that I would hit him by accident because he didn't
get out of the way, or that he would be under the car, or that he would curl
up in the engine block for warmth (like cats outside will do) and end up hurt
when I started the car.  
     I needn't have worried.  He comes to get attention from me, but the 
moment I put the key in the ignition, he runs and hides in the bushes, or goes
back over to his home (thus being completely out of the way).  The cat is
very wise when it comes to vehicle safety, therefore.

B*B
Keeper

