Ron wrote:

> In article >,
> Rudy Canoza > wrote:
>
>
>>Ron wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article <_XqHd.6000$Nu.3438@fed1read04>,
>>> "formerly known as 'cat arranger'" >
>>> wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>>>I believe that existence is a benefit.
>>>>It seems that species are incorrectly
>>>>divided up into individuals when they
>>>>they really are more of a continuum.
>>>>So the benefit of existence is to the
>>>>parents and the species. To the parents
>>>>in that their genes and their need to
>>>>continue is fulfilled and to the species
>>>>in that it is continued.
>>>
>>>
>>>Continuation of a species requires death. One generation must die off
>>>for the next one to survive and thrive. The continuation of the species
>>>is possible through the dying off of individual members and over time.
>>>What does seem to be a contentious point is when and where the
>>>individual members of the species will die so that the species can
>>>flourish. There does seem to be a benefit to death.
>>
>>Not to the individual animal.
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>
> The parent dies leaving room and resources for the children

The parent would probably gladly trade some room and
resources for some additional time.