Mark really didn't like to take sides. If given the option, he would stay a third party observer to any conflict near him. This became relevant one day as he was attending his classes. His class was setting up for a debate, and Mark wanted to be close enough not to get called out for not participating, without having to actually choose a side. As the preparations for the debate began, both sides approached him, asking for his allegiance. He turned them both down, saying he had already partnered with the other group. Finally, the debate occurred. It was a fiercely fought battle, and though no clear winner was declared, both sides felt good about the outcome. The professor, wanting to be nice, offered extra credit to anyone who wrote up a summary of their team's debate. Not wanting to miss out on a grade boost, Mark tried to join one group, then the other. Predictably, they both turned him down, believing him to be on the other team. Still not wanting to miss out on the points,...
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