Philosophy

How does a nation of such diverse nationalities, faiths, and views stay united in a world that seems to be continually fighting over such differences? We need to find common ground that unites us. Basic principals that most of us agree on and even those that disagree can still empathize with. I suggest the following areas where common ground can be found.

(1) CONSTITUTION- Every American should fully understand and appreciate the values and principals of the constitution. We must understand the Constitution from it’s concept to the latest amendment.

(2) LANGUAGE- Although we may come from different countries it is important for us to be able to communicate with each other with one language. We may speak to our friends and family in our native tongue but for all us to move ahead we must have the ability to speak and write in the language that is most common.

(3) HOLIDAY’S – It is important that we get to celebrate the national holidays. It might be only a few hours with friends and family but we should understand why these days are significant to our country.

(4) OPPORTUNITIES- No door should be locked closed so that any citizen with hard work and persistence can achieve their dreams.

(5) EDUCATION- Basic education should be provided to our youth so that they fully understand the concepts above and can incorporate them in their daily life as they see fit.

In most circumstances it’s best to tell others directly how you feel.  Of course during that conversation you should use tact and try to frame the points you are making in a positive light,  at least in the end. For example you might say “I tell you this because I love you and believe you will be more successful if you take my advise”.  Yet there are times when you might feel you have to talk behind someone’s back.   In these examples listed below BACKER = the person that you talk because you can’t speak to the person directly.

(1) If the person is to sensitive and your comments will only cause them grief and won’t change their behavior.

(2) When the person has shown a tendency to violent reaction to criticism or taken an extremely defensive position.

(3) If a “Backer” has a better relationship with the individual you are speaking about and therefore might truly be able to effect change in their behavior.

(4)When a behavior continues to occur over and over again even after you’ve spoken to the individual about the problem.

(5) If a behavior is causing you to feel that you’re going to explode and you need an empathic voice to vent those feelings.

Many people believe that you should first be loyal to your nation but I believe it should start locally.  First you must be loyal to the “PRIME/yourself which of course means being loyal to your personal relationship with G-D and the values and ideals that relationship entails. These might include the way you interact with others to the food and entertainment you pursue. Your loyalty then expands to the SECONDARY, those that have been with you the longest and have supported you the most. They also are the individuals or groups that share many of your values and ideals. This could be your family, good friends or local clergy that have helped you through good and difficult times.  As the circle expands to other groups and even the nation as a whole you must make sure that these loyalties don’t conflict with the loyalty you have to the PRIME and SECONDARY.  For it is better to be loyal to a few who bring the best to you then the many who bring the worst out.

I believe that evil is generally a nurtured behavior and not something that is inborn in most people. Of course like most rules there are exceptions and individuals who tend to evil must have some innate qualities such as tendencies to jealousy, immediate gratification and narcissism, yet it is the reward they perceive that leads them down this path.  This reward can be seen consciously or in their sub conscious but it is out there. I’ve gained knowledge on this subject through study in books and in the streets. Here are a few examples of the rewards society offers evil behavior.

(1) Publicity- Those who perform acts of evil are known in their community and in outside communities. They are given special treatment not associated with those that do good acts.

(2) Power- Evil acts create fear in others so others will “listen to them”

(3) Fortune- Quick returns result from acts of stealing and deceiving.

(4) Lack of Punishment- When society lacks punishment that meets the crime these individuals will consider it a risk worth taking.

Therefore in order to defeat evil we must do more to insure that these rewards above are lessoned and/or the punishment is more strictly observed.  In our own lives we can make a difference by acknowledging good actions way above any negative actions. That we work with individuals and companies who are honest rather then those who save us a few dollars