Date sent: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 08:46:42 EST
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Subject: Re: hypocrites?power-over,power w/in
> In a message dated 98-11-29 19:20:26 EST, you write:
>
> << Striving to outdo others is a function of power-over and is
> competitive and unhealthy. Striving to do the best one can do is a
> function of power-from-within and is meritorious and healthy. Joe
> >>
> Hi!
>
> Joe, I agree with this. Do you, or anyone else on the list, agree that
> Capitalism sets us up for power-over?
>
> Peace,
> Angela
>
Any hierarchichal system is susceptible to competitive abuse, be it
governmental, corporate, labor union, or religious/ecclesiastical.
However, it does not REQUIRE abuse. Self-actualization may be
pursued in any system without slipsliding into the undermining of
others; it's all up to the attitude with which the individual approaches
the system and her/his compatriot civil servants, workers, executives
and ministers. Representative democracy, however, is based upon
politicians competing for the approving votes of those whom they
wish to represent. I see no way to avoid such preference polls while
still retaining some modicum of responsibility and accountability to
the people from the politicians. Joe
