New Orleans a Model of Liberal Ideas, Part 2
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In regards to my previous post, New Orleans a Model of Liberal Ideas Among Minorities, I meant my comments to be about more than just about winning votes or accusing a party, but about the fact that social government policies do have a real and sometimes long term effect on society and on individuals.
What happens when a society is dependent on government? What happens when a group of people are taught and brought up with the idea that they are victims worthy of a freebie each step of the way (affirmative action)?
There are countless of policy decisions, based out of liberal ideologies, that are having a real consequence. It seems to me that what happened in New Orleans, the anarchy, violence, and total disorder, is an indication and symptom of some of these ills brought about by social experimentation.
Don't misundestand me, individuals are always responsible for their actions. I hope every single person found to be guilty of looting, violence, or disorderly conduct is brought to justice. But, we also know that culture, family, and society has a real formative impact on individuals. Why is it that people from certain cultures are more hard-working, or more studios, or more prone to the arts or the sciences. I am no scientist, but the fact is that the ideas and values a society passes on to its members have a huge impact.
What sort of values have these residents of New Orleans been brought up with? What sort of values are missing? Look at the scenes on your television, and ask yourself if your neighbor would go into anarchy-mode should a natural disaster occur? Or, would they pull together, lend a helping hand, and rescue someone in need? Many did in New Orleans, but much to many did not and went out of control. This should concern many.
This is not a party issue, because we all know that Republicans can cave in to the special interests, spend more money, and give more hand-outs as badly as the next Democrat. Being from a party or the other gives no immunity from stupid government policy.
My intent is to point out the fact that policy decisions that deal with social issues have a real impact, and long term effects. Unfortunately, the underclass in general tend to be the common victims of Government social experimentation.
By Josue Sierra
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Where there is money and power there is a desire to maintain it. Developing a strong culture is a sure bet way to do that
There's a lot to be said for good, old-fashioned hard work and determination. Money and power have nothing to do with values.
There's a lot to be said for good, old-fashioned hard work and determination. Money and power have nothing to do with values
Sure but all the hard work in the world will do you no good if you can never attain wealth or power from that work. And after time most people will give up. This sense of hopelessness becomes institutional in the culture.
but I disagree with that argument. Sure, not everyone will be in a position of power or a millionaire, but who's to say those things are virtues to be sought after?
I have been to some of the poorest villages in Mexico, where the folks are literally dirt poor. I did not see a spirit of hopelessness in any of them. To the contrary, these Mexicans were some of the most, if not the most, hopeful, determined and spirited people I have ever met.
wealth and power does NOT necessarily refer to being a millionaire. It's relative to your surroundings.
and this is why people with ideas likes yours are never of any help to the real underclass.
I'v met people living in cardboard houses in Honduras with more civility, decency and values than what we have seen in New Orleans. It has nothing to do with the money you make or where you live--it's the values. That's the point.
Today's Homework: Check out my third post on this subject here.
A friend of mine knew a Aussie girl who was traveling around in Central America with a friend of hers. She took a cab to go see some site when the cabbie pulled over so that some thieves could steal everything they had.
They shot both of them with the man dying and the woman being hospitalized for months.
You guys seem to think I am talking about money and being wealthy. That really isn't it.
And I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that New Orleans is one of the poorest large cities in our country and has almost not business development.
Where there is money and power there is a desire to maintain it. Developing a strong culture is a sure bet way to do that.
When you have no money or power there is little reason to build a society that maintains it.
This has nothing to do with liberal policy.