Democracy didn't die when Bush came
in. Democracy is a very unstable form of
government and now can exist only in theory or only in very small government units
where all those who are affected take part by reviewing the information available
and then deciding on action. Democracy as a workable form of government was
killed a long time ago when the plan of entertaining the masses with bread and
circuses was developed and the masses went along with it. It was killed by every
person who thought that violating a moral principle was justified. Violating a moral
principle kills community and that kills the possibility of democracy. The more the
moral principles are disregarded, the less democracy can exist.
Recognizing this fact is probably
why this country was set up as a republic.
Feeding people in the community with
garbage information is not the way to
democracy. GIGO...the now old slogan...Garbage In Garbage Out...is where we are
at in our attempt to bring about a better life thru democracy. For example, William
Shannon, whoever he is, feeds this board a ton of garbage information. It probably
influences many people because there are not enough people who have the time or
inclination to refute each item piece by piece. He violates moral principles,
willingly or unwillingly, with his slanted pieces, the board moderator justifiably allows
his freedom of speech, and others just let the information he presents stand without
confronting it. Whether WS is a true believer or a plant, it takes time and effort to
respond to his views. This is what democracy is all about and why it doesn't work.
And if it can't work on such a small scale as this board, how in the heck can it work
on a larger scale when there are no morally held beliefs in common anywhere.
Daily we are fed garbage information and what comes out of us is garbage. Since
garbage information doesn't physically smell, it appears just fine.
There seems to be no middle ground. The huge majority ignore any alternative
information. This is probably the 85 percent of the community referred to in the
book 1984. They were described in 1-1/2 pages. Democracy isn't part of that world
in the book or in the reality around us. Then there is the 15 percent who go along,
realistically not asking questions because it would disturb too much of their world.
Then again, as in the book, there are many of us who like the hero run around
saying "If only the community knew what was going on, they wouldn't let it
happen...," not facing the fact that the community doesn't want to abide by the
moral standards which would force them to act responsibly as adults in the world.
It's not only democracy that is dead. The republic form of government is dying also
because there are no lines of truth between those who govern and those who live
under government. There is no morality that is accepted and considered important
by everyone. There is no standard to which everyone agrees that those who violate
it will be ostracized.
As I see it, what is left for those
outside of morally shared communities is the law of
the jungle. It's not a happy thought to believe that human society, despite all of its
innovations and complexities, just lives by the standards of nature which are red in
tooth and claw. Those standards can be imposed by tooth and claw without being
based on a moral belief system which is accepted by all. (Granted, religious
establishments are being used to justify just about anything these days.) You get a
government which lies to you if you don't stand against lying from anyone. Your
community leaders lie, cheat, steal, murder, covet, commit adultery, do not respect
life, and accept the standards that come with idolatry, and respect no higher
authority than their own desires and then you come alive when you are affected by
those actions, expecting that all of the other community members will become
outraged when you are the victim?
Example after example can be cited
showing that individuals, organizations and
governments are lying. Until large numbers of a community say that they will not
lie, accept no lying and state that those who lie are unforgiven, it's only stalling for
time. That goes for morality across the board. It's harsh thinking, but it's the only
way standards are useful. Unfortunately, I don't see it happening, so until then,
there will be a lot of victims because of the acceptance of the standard of nature
which is red in tooth and claw. Tough luck if you are one of them. You will live by
the standards of the community you support.
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