To All,
On a serious note, it is my opinion that we should always strive for a better world, a better government, a better way of life - knowing that in our quest the holy grail will NEVER be found.
Perhaps God or the Devil are "pure", but as for the rest of mere mortals impurity is as regular as the setting sun. There are parts of every -ism, whether it is capitalism, socialism, fascism, communism that are good, and another part that are bad. Which are good and which are bad? Well, that my friends, depends upon your point of view. And therein lies the trouble with trying to make anyplace "pure."
History has shown us that extremely well meaning people of a like mind can work together without need for many rules, for a time. Throughout the history of the United States groups have tried, for a time been successful, then faded away for various reasons. One need only look at Pullman's town, the Harmony Society, or Brookfarm to see that as groups of humans may agree today, over the years people change. Our thoughts and viewpoints evolve and expand, and then we have less in common with ourselves from 10, 20, or 30 years ago than some may want to admit.
This Liberland won't allow formerly convicted criminals to become citizens. Why not? After all, I am willing to bet a good beer or three that many convicted criminals were convicted of breaking laws that these "Libertarians" don't believe should exist in the first place! How is it just or fair to say that while we don't believe the personal use of drugs should be a crime, yet if you were convicted of this in the past you can't join our club? This logic eludes me.
Actually, it doesn't. This is probably their attempt at being pragmatic while in reality they achieve only hypocrisy. Not that there is anything completely wrong with hypocrisy mind you, we are all likely hypocrites on some issue or another.
That there are people out there striving to find a better way, a more efficient way, a less intrusive way of governing themselves and each other should be praised. If, however, they are deluded in thinking any any one, pure system will work in every situation all the time, mockery can be a gentle way of pointing out that there is no singular, perfect solution to every problem.
Of course, that is just my opinion.
Regards,
Doug
On a serious note, it is my opinion that we should always strive for a better world, a better government, a better way of life - knowing that in our quest the holy grail will NEVER be found.
Perhaps God or the Devil are "pure", but as for the rest of mere mortals impurity is as regular as the setting sun. There are parts of every -ism, whether it is capitalism, socialism, fascism, communism that are good, and another part that are bad. Which are good and which are bad? Well, that my friends, depends upon your point of view. And therein lies the trouble with trying to make anyplace "pure."
History has shown us that extremely well meaning people of a like mind can work together without need for many rules, for a time. Throughout the history of the United States groups have tried, for a time been successful, then faded away for various reasons. One need only look at Pullman's town, the Harmony Society, or Brookfarm to see that as groups of humans may agree today, over the years people change. Our thoughts and viewpoints evolve and expand, and then we have less in common with ourselves from 10, 20, or 30 years ago than some may want to admit.
This Liberland won't allow formerly convicted criminals to become citizens. Why not? After all, I am willing to bet a good beer or three that many convicted criminals were convicted of breaking laws that these "Libertarians" don't believe should exist in the first place! How is it just or fair to say that while we don't believe the personal use of drugs should be a crime, yet if you were convicted of this in the past you can't join our club? This logic eludes me.
Actually, it doesn't. This is probably their attempt at being pragmatic while in reality they achieve only hypocrisy. Not that there is anything completely wrong with hypocrisy mind you, we are all likely hypocrites on some issue or another.
That there are people out there striving to find a better way, a more efficient way, a less intrusive way of governing themselves and each other should be praised. If, however, they are deluded in thinking any any one, pure system will work in every situation all the time, mockery can be a gentle way of pointing out that there is no singular, perfect solution to every problem.
Of course, that is just my opinion.
Regards,
Doug