My concern is not so much what the dictionary says nor which dictionary is
used (I'm sure there are lots!), as it is the mindset used to determine the
behavior and attitude toward people...
At 10:17 PM 11/13/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Richard said,
>
>"I believe that when we treat people as resources that's when the trouble
>begins. We typically use up our resources...expend them...and when that
>happens to people,...oh, well. I prefer to think of it in a different
>way...we are people with resources (gifts and talents)..."
>
>This is not the definition of resources. I encourage everyone to pick up
>the dictionary and read it. Think of a resource as meeting all the
>definitions. Then you will have a rich understanding of the term. And it
>is not even a little bit about "using it up". It is actually a strength
>that we turn to whenever we are in need.
>
> Rol Fessenden
> 76234,3636@compuserve.com
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