WE ARE TAUGHT AS CHILDREN that we rightfully praise and admire those people whose actions have gone against their own self-interests. We justly provide medals and awards to those who act, despite almost certain injury or loss, to advance another or support the mission. This is in recognition of the fact that most of our actions and efforts can be explained by our pursuit of our own self-interest and well-being. This is not to say that doing good things to advance one's self or position is at all wrong or anything to frown on; it simply is meant to compliment those who can put others ahead of themselves.
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