Independence. The dictionary says that it means to be free from control,influence,support or aid of others. I would have to say no one is truly independent if that definition is applied. We are all influenced by others in some way. It is my observation that the prevailing attitude in this country is for dependence. How many times do we see ads for " help." You don't need to do anything alone. Join a support group, obtain free counsel, get a drug prescribed, or have the government provide you with assistance. Seldom do you hear, just zip up your big boy pants and take responsibility for your actions or condition in life. Now the attitude is accepting help is almost a badge of honor. Was a time when it was a cause of shame. And that shame was a motivator.
All I hear now is, it is not your fault. Everyone should give you anything you need, without obligation. An attitude of " being owed " is prevalent. I can not help but wonder how this came to be.
Do you think I exaggerate ? Watch the news. We are not blaming the criminals for their actions, we are blaming the guns. When the criminals are to blame, it still isn't their fault. They have a mental illness. Yeah, it is called moral turpitude. People are getting obese. Not their fault, it is the food they are eating. The laws need to be changed. Our students are falling behind in academics. It's not their fault. It is not the teachers fault either. It is because we don't have enough money and resources. If I spill coffee on myself and get burned it is not my fault. Stupid coffee was hot and that is your fault !
Me, I advocate for the land of the free. Freedom is synonymous with independence. I hope for a change in social attitude. A revisiting of the spirit that founded this great nation of ours. Our country was made by those
independent individuals that took responsibility for their actions. Witness the signatures of the Declaration of Independence. That is assuming the blame and /or the glory.
The politicians and lawyers have robbed this country of that spirit. They have tried to litigate common sense,pride and spirit. It can not be done any more than you can litigate moral behavior. You are responsible for you. To receive help is a wonderful thing, to expect it is unconscionable. To write it into law is fruitless and counter productive.
All I hear now is, it is not your fault. Everyone should give you anything you need, without obligation. An attitude of " being owed " is prevalent. I can not help but wonder how this came to be.
Do you think I exaggerate ? Watch the news. We are not blaming the criminals for their actions, we are blaming the guns. When the criminals are to blame, it still isn't their fault. They have a mental illness. Yeah, it is called moral turpitude. People are getting obese. Not their fault, it is the food they are eating. The laws need to be changed. Our students are falling behind in academics. It's not their fault. It is not the teachers fault either. It is because we don't have enough money and resources. If I spill coffee on myself and get burned it is not my fault. Stupid coffee was hot and that is your fault !
Me, I advocate for the land of the free. Freedom is synonymous with independence. I hope for a change in social attitude. A revisiting of the spirit that founded this great nation of ours. Our country was made by those
independent individuals that took responsibility for their actions. Witness the signatures of the Declaration of Independence. That is assuming the blame and /or the glory.
The politicians and lawyers have robbed this country of that spirit. They have tried to litigate common sense,pride and spirit. It can not be done any more than you can litigate moral behavior. You are responsible for you. To receive help is a wonderful thing, to expect it is unconscionable. To write it into law is fruitless and counter productive.
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