He Said/She Said: Guest Blogger Debate!

My very dear friend ecnaveterbor read my post about Serving One's Country and posited the following hypothesis: in a capitalist society, we all serve our country.

I disagreed and said: In a capitalist society, we all serve ourselves. It is only when there is an "institutionalized" understanding of the common good that we get societal service all around.

At this point, we agreed that some online debate would be fun, so enjoy!!!!  I hope to post follow ups to this as we proceed! 

In the beginning.....ecnaveterbor said:

I can see that you are ramping up here and looking for some feedback. It is surprising that no one has commented. Your way of thinking (according to the writing) is prevalent amongst many liberal minded folks. And, most are passionate. I do not know how these sites are found; perhaps, it is difficult.

Regarding this post, I don’t know if I can fully agree. Here is why: We are designed to be a corporate culture. I do not have time to cite examples and do wish I did because I am fairly certain that this whole idea of socialism in America is in direct contradiction with our entire societal and governmental structure as written by our founding fathers. These are the beginning moments of my thesis statement. This is cool. You will be able to see it blossom (if I stick with it) into something more. Raw data for GeekChick…

I realize that these ideas are irksome to you; however, open your mind and let the ideas simmer. I am not talking about which system is better nor am I trying to win you over. Currently, Americans are trying to meld opposing systems together without a consensus. No one knows what or who they are anymore. This is compounded by the fact that our education system (as a whole) does not allow people to come away able to think critically and; therefore, we are stuck in a quagmire of slogans and sound bites. That is as much as the average person can comprehend and regurgitate. You can see how no one child is left behind. I am way off point. You will not see a right wing or left wing view from me although you will see something different. I want to take a walk down the road not taken. You know the one that the designers or our constitution and way of life may have intended without all of the current confusion. I am a dreamer, I know.

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I need to let this simmer before replying.  So you, loyal reader, can do the same.  Think about ecnaveterbor's  words.  I will reply soon.......