On Fri, 2 Mar 2007, Basil Forest wrote:

> I suspect for some slaves, there was a similar mindset....better  to be taken
> care of my massa for a hard day's work in the field than have  to face the
> uncertainties of the cruel world.

Not unlike the way some people stick with a job they don't like because at
least it's a job, it's familiar surroundings, and being without a job (or
fearing you will be should the boss discover you're looking elsewhere) is
a cold and scary business.

Mario Rups
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