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I think there are two types of selfishness - that which intentionally hurts others and that which doesn't. I completely think the latter is fine.
And note I say "intentionally" in this case. To me, a person committing suicide knows damn well it will negatively affect others. Even if the person is a total jerk whose demise might be celebrated, but it still affects the people who have to clean up or witness the mess. I think that's a "bad" selfish.
In the case of say, showing up early for a good parade spot, which then blocks the view of people who choose to arrive later, is a perfectly "fine" selfish act in my book. However, vice versa - being shoved out of the way by latecomers is "bad" selfish on their part because they know the other people have been obviously waiting a longer time for that spot.
Does that make sense?
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