Why do we easily reject individuals making demands of us or offering things to us, but we willingly accept whatever governments and corporations demand or offer us?
I've been pondering the answer to that question for years Rob. Unfortunately, I'm no closer to an answer. Well, other than collectivism and fear of, and this is a strange one, no government.
Engaging writing Rob. My answer would be simply that that’s the way western society is currently set up. If we don’t comply with laws we face consequences eg. Fines, prison etc. But what’s the alternative? No government? Just look at California haha. That’s why I think each election we vote for who we think is going to make things better, fairer etc. We try to get the “best” government we can. But changing anything in a significant way, eg. Imagine changing to a flat tax rate of 10% or something. That is never going to happen in the USA. Imagine fixing health care to make it quality and affordable for everyone. That’s never going to happen either. As far as solutions go my solution is to leave. Go and choose a country that has a government with policies you agree with. There are many countries with great health care and fair taxes. Oh but you’ll have to renounce your US citizenship or else you’ll still have to pay the IRS no matter where in the world you live. That’s how greedy the government is. Very interested to see how this next election goes.
My son sometimes asks me why he has to conform to these laws and social “rules”. Why does he have to have a job, work, pay taxes etc. I tell him that’s the way society works. If you don’t like it don’t live in society. The closest thing to that I can think of is the old hippie commune type setup (or a deserted island). People providing for each other, cooking communally, working the land and animals together etc. Creating their own little society. Even then, how does that commune decide who does what chores? Who gets what rations? Does John with 5 kids have to work harder than Fred because he doesn’t have kids. I think probably they would form a “council” of sorts to decide that’s things. In a way, also a form or government. So perhaps wherever people live together you need a government. That government doesn’t have to be corrupt of course, but perhaps that’s also inevitable given human nature. Sorry for the ramble, you got me thinking
Good point, Rob. As to why we tend to go along with what the government, Big Pharma and Big Med say is that we've been brought up to respect and believe those in authority and "in the know". They've got a degree and/or a high ranking position so they must know more than we do. They are only concerned about what's best for you. You're too stupid to think for yourself, so don't worry your pretty little head. The government will take care of you. Now line up for the next toxic brew.
I've been pondering the answer to that question for years Rob. Unfortunately, I'm no closer to an answer. Well, other than collectivism and fear of, and this is a strange one, no government.
Engaging writing Rob. My answer would be simply that that’s the way western society is currently set up. If we don’t comply with laws we face consequences eg. Fines, prison etc. But what’s the alternative? No government? Just look at California haha. That’s why I think each election we vote for who we think is going to make things better, fairer etc. We try to get the “best” government we can. But changing anything in a significant way, eg. Imagine changing to a flat tax rate of 10% or something. That is never going to happen in the USA. Imagine fixing health care to make it quality and affordable for everyone. That’s never going to happen either. As far as solutions go my solution is to leave. Go and choose a country that has a government with policies you agree with. There are many countries with great health care and fair taxes. Oh but you’ll have to renounce your US citizenship or else you’ll still have to pay the IRS no matter where in the world you live. That’s how greedy the government is. Very interested to see how this next election goes.
My son sometimes asks me why he has to conform to these laws and social “rules”. Why does he have to have a job, work, pay taxes etc. I tell him that’s the way society works. If you don’t like it don’t live in society. The closest thing to that I can think of is the old hippie commune type setup (or a deserted island). People providing for each other, cooking communally, working the land and animals together etc. Creating their own little society. Even then, how does that commune decide who does what chores? Who gets what rations? Does John with 5 kids have to work harder than Fred because he doesn’t have kids. I think probably they would form a “council” of sorts to decide that’s things. In a way, also a form or government. So perhaps wherever people live together you need a government. That government doesn’t have to be corrupt of course, but perhaps that’s also inevitable given human nature. Sorry for the ramble, you got me thinking
If we do not pay our taxes we will go to jail.
the US governments would like to force us to comply with many other requests.
Doctors are already being pushed to give vaccines and report non vaccinated.
They do get paid for every vaccine they give, even measles and tdap etc
Young families do not know this.
additionally, new drugs out today, your doctor gets paid to start you on those new drugs.
They are told to tell the patient the drugs are completely safe.
Life is like walking through a mine field.
Good point, Rob. As to why we tend to go along with what the government, Big Pharma and Big Med say is that we've been brought up to respect and believe those in authority and "in the know". They've got a degree and/or a high ranking position so they must know more than we do. They are only concerned about what's best for you. You're too stupid to think for yourself, so don't worry your pretty little head. The government will take care of you. Now line up for the next toxic brew.
I think I could resist a corporation, the standard business type, before the government. They do have F-15s, you know.
Very interesting, Rob. Brings to mind the Jehovah's Witnesses knocking.
Great post!