Society is a place where we come together for certain
benefits of protection and development, and we fashion rules that will allow
all the diverse components to function as one.
The world’s population is growing exponentially, and there are simply
too many of us trying to coexist without some kind of regulation, some sort of
rule of law. In order to keep this a
balanced society where all have equal chances, opportunities for health care,
education, and employment must be equal for all. Some will rise and some will not, admittedly,
but if the deck is stacked by those in control as to who will thrive, then equal footing has NOT been provided, and the
divide between the haves and the have-nots grows ever wider. If this controlling group is secretive and
acting without transparency, then the chances for opportunity being skewed is
even greater. On one hand, you could
argue this is following natural law, “survival of the fittest.” On the other hand, you could argue that if
the social contract does not serve the masses, then what is the point of
belonging, which ensures that chaos and mayhem will ensue. Much of this controlling power is vested in
economics, but quotients of respect are just as important in this
equation. The chasm between the top
minority and the vast majority grows wider and wider. This situation does not favor the survival of
a society, and history has shown over and over again that failure to keep an
equitable respect for all has led to that society’s disintegration. This is not a recommendation for anarchy or
revolt—but it IS an observation that the majority will tolerate the abuses of a
self-serving minority for only so long.
So be aware on Tuesday, whomever you vote for, that you are
looking not for just leadership, but balance—balance of power, balance of
opportunities, balance of protections.
We cannot tolerate any lack of transparency at this point in our
precarious history, and those who will lead us MUST have the interests of all
in their minds and, yes, their hearts, otherwise we are heading off the
cliff. We deserve a safe environment,
both financially and ecologically. We deserve
equal rights, regardless of race, gender or belief. We deserve access to health care and decent
education and jobs, and the system should support all who wish to work with
initiative versus doling out help to only those already in “our set.” Regulation, contrary to the opinion of those
who wish to operate without it, is a necessity to provide equal opportunity for
all. Lack of it, as shown again and
again, has led to disaster. As Santayana
said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." It would be so nice to think we actually can
learn, change and grow.
VOTE as if your future depended on it—because it does.
