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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Solon who wrote (39065)	11/27/2001 3:35:31 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I see what you mean. Maybe "forced" was the wrong word, since most would embrace a materialistic authority that promised them prosperity. Still, I see a difference in authority that is commanded and adhered to only due to fears/hopes regarding materialism..vs..authority that is respected/disrespected due to its integrity in principle. Example Classroom teacher posts a rule about keeping your hands off other student's supplies. One authority figure could be viewed both ways. You might respect the rules of the classroom and not steal a classmates pencil because in principle you view this as immoral behavior; while I decide not to steal the pencil because I don't want to go to jail over the fight that could ensue.