Just call your van SWAPN [Still Without A Permanent Name]

On Monday, August 4, 2014 9:23 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
 

On Aug 1, 2014, at 12:56 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
> ---- Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca> wrote:
>> While dogs are perceptive, whether they are sentient is still a subject of philosophical debate.
> 
> Not with most dog owners I know.� mcneely
> 
As a guide dog handler for almost 20 years I'd have to say my dogs have acted with a great ability to think independently, focus on my safety and put my needs ahead of theirs.� Come to think of it that seems like more human behavior then many humans.� Seriously, to keep me safe these dogs need to actually think through a situation and in some situations, even ignore my commands to keep us save!� anyone want to try a busy subway platform with their eyes shut? and rely on a dog to safely navigate!� 

� � � � Ok, and I admit I sometimes talk to my van, but then again I talk to my computer as well.� then again, as I'm blind, in my case the computer does talk back, however, I'm sure it is not sentient, yet!
I do hope some day to talk to my vanagon.� If the Google car technology can be added to it I'd love to just say take me to West River Westies and let it take me there!� It would not be sentient, but it would be amazing!

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 
Still without a permanent name