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orthodoc · 09-07-2007, 08:12 AM

I got too caught up in addressing specific points to return to my own main point. What is unacceptable, to me, about communism and left-wing politics is the desire to control others and suppress individual freedom.

I don't think there is a perfect political system or society. Human nature is too corruptible. We can work to address the injustices we see, and be as compassionate and helpful as we are able, but a centrally planned ideal society is not possible. Leaving freedom to the individual allows for more of both good and bad; but at least the individual retains the ability and choice to pursue the one and address the other.

09-07-2007, 08:12 AM	#67
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Addendum I got too caught up in addressing specific points to return to my own main point. What is unacceptable, to me, about communism and left-wing politics is the desire to control others and suppress individual freedom. I don't think there is a perfect political system or society. Human nature is too corruptible. We can work to address the injustices we see, and be as compassionate and helpful as we are able, but a centrally planned ideal society is not possible. Leaving freedom to the individual allows for more of both good and bad; but at least the individual retains the ability and choice to pursue the one and address the other. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi