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Well, it's interesting to know that your "compassion" is restrained. We wouldn't want to go overboard on our caring for our fellow human beings, would we?
I am not without compassion at all! Why I frequently warn consumers who are about to burn themselves on MacDonald's Coffee. In fact, if I may reiterate my offer ... which as you can see is compassion personified ... I am presently seeking funding from my fellow FReepers to fly (1st Class) to the side of any American Citizen suffering through a massive 4.5 quake. I shall hold hands with the victims and sing Koom-Bye-Yah until they stop quivering.