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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
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To: Solon who wrote (16785)6/15/2001 9:00:39 AM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (2) of 82486
 
The truth is that, at the point where individuals no longer identify themselves as being valuable and valued in the social structure--we will either help them to some degree--or they will help themselves.

LOL. When you said "help themselves," I assumed you meant apply themselves better to take care of themselves, not take what they want from those who have it.

I agree that some people will steal what they want and that that is a burden on society. I've come to the conclusion, though, that helping people in a way that makes them feel entitled to the fruits of others' labors is a greater burden on society because it infects even the productive and the potentially productive and is so insidious.

But this opens up a whole can of worms where there do not appear to be any pat answers.


Within your framework, I agree that there are no easy answers. However, if you minimize the reach of government so that it's not involved in things that are potentially problematic for some citizens, it's not much of an issue.

Karen
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