@Pathfinder,
Dewey,
Every civilization in recorded history eventually grows to an exploding point. Wherever freedom is suppressed there is always revolution. And wherever freedom leans too far to one side or the other it always collapses the boat.
What do we do about that? Can we learn from the past to float a well balanced ship? I guess you really know the answer to that don't you!
I do not patronize members here with useless argument because most of us here are intelligent people and there should be no need to effort a detailed explanation of discourse.
You have had your say and I have had mine. We intelligently think about what has been said and continue with logical response. But this is one of those issues that has no answer and there is no need for argument just for the sake of argument.
The melting pot ideology is, and always has been, one continuing disaster after another. Those who manage to find themselves in roles of authority and control that might actually bear some logic and intelligence are always far outweighed and maneuvered by the moronic decisions and gestures of the majority. Face it, most of us are not that bright.
Scrap democracy? Adopt anarchy? Why? Neither have worked and they all have their faults and downfalls and ultimately meet their demise.
Humanity is mostly a flock of sheep just wanting one of the other members of the flock to lead them to greener pasture. All they want to do is forage and mate without bother. Sure, we have a curiosity and hope that drives us to seek better things for our loved ones, but in general the majority of the populace is passive and just wants to be led to greener pastures by someone else. Unfortunately it is the minority of the populace that is more aggressive and bullish that tend to take hold of the reigns and lead the flock. And keeping those powerful aspects of humanity under control is not easy once they attain access to power and authority. The schoolyard bully pretty much reigns until some hero comes along. And then this period of peace lasts only long enough for the hero to be overwhelmed by the more numerous anti heroes. You see, heroes are even more of a minority.
This is the problem with our world in an nutshell. Too many followers, too many bullies, and not enough heroes.
Now don't use this to slam me about all of our very heroic veterans. I am not talking about the heroism of those who are drawn into positions where they must find their courage or be defeated. Or those who are forced to defend their loved ones or watch them die.
I am talking about the heroes who have the talent, opportunity and intelligence to become leaders and attain positions of authority that can actually effect far reaching accomplishment. Heroes like Saladin, Wallace and King are too few to bring this world into a long lasting era of peace and stability. This unfortunate truth is evident from the schoolyard to the smallest village, to the greatest of cities, to the largest of countries, and across the globe. It is man's greatest weakness.
So what will I do? Will you be the hero? Can the hero last? Where is this savior, or saviors, that will change the world? They will certainly have their hands full won't they!
