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I really hope I’m all wrong on this and would be more than glad if that proved to be the case.

I can't prove you're wrong anymore than I can prove I'm right.  We are treading into the realm of the human condition and a view of anthropology that I believe only a few understand or recognize.  It's not easy and I've been where you are not to long ago.  If one can't look into the face of Aaron or the guy with the "will work for food" sign at the corner of Wal-Mart and not see yourself, . . . well, we will continue to talk past each other.  If you think we are capable of free will and choosing our own destiny, . . . . well, good luck with that.