I wrote this in response to an article I read. I made a few changes so it makes sense as a stand alone. I am 36, I grew up under the impression that this country’s primary philosophical staple was freedom. The statue of Liberty, core lines of our constitution, the 4th of July etc. I love it and I love my country for it. I began to question it in my 20′s. Now in my 30′s, I believe we have shifted our culture. From reading, writing and interacting with people, I believe the majority of people no longer value freedom as the primary staple of philosophy in this country. Some people may not realize it. Some people argue that they only support forced systems of healthcare but still love freedom. How hypocritical. And I ask, do they need educated? Have they not learned cause and effect? Is freedom not that important? The point of my elaboration is, Congress is corrupt because of 2 major things. 1) The constitution is no longer a limiting document. We have found ways to circumvent it and have done unrepairable damage to it. 2) The culture no longer values freedom as paramount. Much of the populace has been convinced the constitution needs to change with the times and that freedom is a different value now than it was then! So, what do you have when freedom is not paramount and limiting documents are not recognized? You have competing forces for control of economic policy and regulation. Being a member of congress is no longer a service to protect the tenants of the above ideas, it has become a fierce competition to maneuver policy, influence regulation and maintain power. This is why the influence of money in Congress is so massive. Because it can have giant rewards for the investor of the money if the right policy/regulation/law or influence is implemented. It is hard to propose a solution, as the problem is the populace. We no longer value freedom. We have decided other things are to be elevated above it and many people are not, still not or are unwilling to recognize the corruption that will follow. Want to change the country and fix Congress? Value Freedom. I am curious. On your list of philosophical priorities, where do you place freedom? Where does it rank for you and what is more important?
Posted on: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:22:08 +0000
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