Ian, thanks for explaining the background to your 'unconditional positive regard' for others. Would I be right in assuming that the system you refer to has its roots in Christianity? Just curious..

On the question of 'superiority' I feel that some people are superior to the man on the street and I do not have a problem with that. On the contrary I admire and respect those who stand out from the crowd because they are the ones who push the boat out for the rest of us; without 'the Superman' mediocrity rules.