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Okay, Greg, somewhere I read a quote "God don't make no junk" it had something to do with giving a child more self esteem. I believe we are all here for a reason, but maybe not for the same reason! Some of us can make a bigger contribution than others, but we all can do something. Is it fair to say that someone who makes more money, is "worth" more as a human being? I don't think so. A billionaire might make more money with a single phone conversation, than many won't earn in a lifetime, but that has more to do with luck, or knowledge, than worth. Some are leaders, some are followers, some are obstacles...but if one is an obstacle, maybe he will cause a leader or a follower to work harder and accomplish more! Even a person who is totally helpless, is making work for people who provide help. Whether we are consumers or providers, or both, we have a place to fill and we are worthy of existing. The only exception I would make would be those who commit crimes against humanity, such as murderers. They would have the least amount of value, probably a negative number, if we could compute worthiness like we evaluate a corporation with a spreadsheet. Unfortunately, business people who only see "the bottom line" and don't consider human feelings, do a disservice to humanity. Businesses that treat employees with respect, and pay attention to their opinions, thrive in the long run. The people that clean the toilets are just as vital as the president of the company, when there is a task to be performed. [log in to unmask]