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A few good men

JJones

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I was pondering something earlier and was curious about the thoughts of my peers and brethren on the matter.

The question I was pondering about was "How many men would I consider to be good men?". Based off my experiences and what I've seen during my time on this world I have a number in my head but I'd like to here everyone's thoughts before I share mine.

I'm curious what number or percentage everyone else here has in their head? Please don't ask me to define what I consider a good man to be before you come up with a figure in your head, I'm curious about your thoughts on the matter, completely based off your own definitions, interpretations, and experiences. I'm also holding off on my own number until I get a little feedback simply because I don't want my input to influence anything yet.
 

Glen Cook

G A Cook
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I was pondering something earlier and was curious about the thoughts of my peers and brethren on the matter.

The question I was pondering about was "How many men would I consider to be good men?". Based off my experiences and what I've seen during my time on this world I have a number in my head but I'd like to here everyone's thoughts before I share mine.

I'm curious what number or percentage everyone else here has in their head? Please don't ask me to define what I consider a good man to be before you come up with a figure in your head, I'm curious about your thoughts on the matter, completely based off your own definitions, interpretations, and experiences. I'm also holding off on my own number until I get a little feedback simply because I don't want my input to influence anything yet.
Can I answer in a different way? I've known very few genuinely bad people in six decades of life and over three decades in the practice of law. I've known the ill mannered, obnoxious, mean, vindictive, self centered and (diagnosed) narcissistic. But truly bad? Only a few (and they are REALLY bad).
 

Angler

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Can I answer in a different way? I've known very few genuinely bad people in six decades of life and over three decades in the practice of law. I've known the ill mannered, obnoxious, mean, vindictive, self centered and (diagnosed) narcissistic. But truly bad? Only a few (and they are REALLY bad).

I agree with this. I have met my share of psychopaths, even in lodge. But i think most (99.9%) of masons are good and principled men worthy of respect.. But few can hold up their principles consistently over time with the burdens of life, family, aging, illness and temptation.

I hope that we all recognize that this is what we are trying to teach when we say we are "Making good men better".
 
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