The collective mental state of the US populace does not
exceed the tender age of fourteen, I swear.
What is that constant fear of state involvement in private matters?
Whether healthcare, pensions or redistribution, the
hysterics are always the same. Fear
sets in when it comes to the spectre of the all powerful parent…uh, state,
which threatens to take away decision making powers, curtail painfully obtained
freedoms, and generally stifle individuality.
NOT FAIR UGH !!!
The impression of dealing with an immature collective
further solidifies when one considers that state involvement in health care (most
recently through the introduction of “Obamacare”), redistribution of wealth
through taxation, and pensions as currently suggested by Teresa Ghilarducci does
exactly that: provide freedom (from hardship) by providing
basic services to allow individuals to focus on the more meaningful aspects of
their lives.
The incensed vitriolic launched at anyone suggesting that
opportunities may need to be created in the first place so that a greater
number of players can participate in the creation and enjoyment of wealth
appears truly irrational and bare of any empathetic notion.
May I suggest that not only are we dealing with an
adolescent collective mentality, but actually with that of a bully – most
likely male.
For further readings, I strongly recommend Teresa
Ghilarducci’s blog:
http://teresaghilarducci.org
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