Ayn Rand

lumberjim · 02-08-2007, 01:10 PM

if only we could all see clearly enough to realize her vision?

The problem lies in people's fear. Fear of having to fend for themselves. To have to live on what they can acheive. The potential for disaster if they become sick or injured and cannot rely on anyone (the state) to protect them and feed them. It's a nice idea, and makes a lot of sense, but the reality of it is too cold and stark for people to come to grips with.
Given the choice of security and the loss of personal liberty vs. freedom and the danger of poverty and even starvation, most will surrender their liberties. I wouldn't.

And daily, we move further and further from that ideal.

02-08-2007, 01:10 PM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	if only we could all see clearly enough to realize her vision? The problem lies in people's fear. Fear of having to fend for themselves. To have to live on what they can acheive. The potential for disaster if they become sick or injured and cannot rely on anyone (the state) to protect them and feed them. It's a nice idea, and makes a lot of sense, but the reality of it is too cold and stark for people to come to grips with. Given the choice of security and the loss of personal liberty vs. freedom and the danger of poverty and even starvation, most will surrender their liberties. I wouldn't. And daily, we move further and further from that ideal. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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