The Future of Our Freedom

Posted by BJ_Cassese 10 years, 8 months ago to Philosophy
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I remain optimistic, but increasingly concerned. The rule of law has always been under assault by the whims of the power hungry and the irrational. Freedom in all forms is their enemy. That said, our liberty is in an increasingly precarious state of deterioration and citizens seem more apathetic towards it than ever. Like many of us in the gulch, I pursue my happiness and strive to achieve my potential in a world that is aggressive toward effort and excellence. I would like the ideas of anyone who cares to comment as to what is the best course of action regarding the following;
How does one best "create" the world in which they want to live when surrounded by the functionally illiterate of today? I love people. I don't want to see them live their lives in desperation if I can help them rise. But how? It's not an altruistic desire, but a self interested one. I desire to live among thinkers, and achievers and not just "existers". I desire tosee growth in those around me and be an instrument of that development. I find it difficult to know where and how is the best course.
Thank you for your thoughts


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  • Posted by berrymanst 10 years, 8 months ago
    I have asked this same question for the last 3+ years, and ultimately it comes down to; how do we(me, myself, and I) re-educate enough people to make a difference, and get it done in time. And then there is the motivation factor. We need enough people seeking a life-long Thomas Jefferson type education that they(the fellow thinkers), begin to influence the community around them. I have been invited into a community where we read books(good ones that have stood the test of time), listen to CD's of talks given by productive leaders, with results similar to the results I desire, and associate with like minded people. So I guess Education is the answer to the question, since we now live in a world of highly-trained and poorly educated people. We need more critical thinkers and I will end with what Henry ford said about thinkers "Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it."

    Henry Ford
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  • Posted by copcfrmr 10 years, 8 months ago
    I am an atheist. This means to me that I do not know if there is a god. I am open to anything that does not completely defy logic. I was raised ( I am 68) by a mom that wanted me to be Christian. The bible, as I remember, says some great upheaval must come before man is then put on the correct path. Are we, maybe, to take the elimination of the bad upon ourselves and then rebuild a reasoned and sustainable world? It will undoubtedly require hard work and tough decisions however, without it we seem to be headed for endless turmoil. I am a Combat Wounded Veteran of the Viet Nam War, have been to hell, and know this could be Heaven if people would let it.
    GOMF
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