Saturday, February 05, 2005

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This My Turn (a regular Newsweek feature) makes the point that having limitless choices in how to build one's life still entails difficult decisions, and a peculiar feeling of responsibility if one is not happy with them. This general theme has occurred to me. It is largely true, for the young, educated, middle-to-upper-middle-class person in America, choices are wide open. But, at the risk of stating the obvious, having the opportunity to do anything is not the same as being able to do everything. Many doors may be open, but as soon as you walk through one, you have effectively closed many others. 9:53:55 PM    comment []