Progress?

  Is progress simply making things easier, faster, more convenient, less expensive or less restrictive? Seems to me a lot of people believe that is exactly what progress is all about. I was raised with the axiom, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing right. It is in that, that progress may get confusing. It's a common issue and one we talk about all the time. Things aren't as good as they used to be. Usually, we are talking about some product when we mention that. I'd suggest it was true in human interaction as well, we aren't as good as we used to be. Society in general has become more aggressive, more assertive. As a result, government has followed suite. It's an imposition of will. You must remember that our government is the people, even when it doesn't seem to be that way. We are still a representative government! The government is a reflection of society. More aggressive? Yes, it certainly is. 

 Take an honest look at what are being presented as progressive policies. Defunding the Police is an example. What is the objective there? To reduce the number of arrests? It certainly isn't going to reduce crime. But the thinking is that if fewer arrests are made that will indicate less crime. Yes, have no law at all and no one breaks the law. A fairly basic concept. The redistribution of wealth is another progressive policy. To take from the successful to give to those that aren't. I agree it is far easier to decide when you have enough, than to limit myself. Even easier than having to earn that money myself! You make the money and give it to me, Very progressive. State sponsored charity. 

 Another progressive policy concerns population control. That is going under the guise of health care. Planned Parenthood leads the charge in that regard. In the past it was a program called Eugenics, championed by Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood. It was a progressive policy even then! All that is required is an abandonment of a basic moral principle! The right to life does have to be set aside, justified, explained and excused as, well, it's not really a person we are killing. It only becomes a person if we don't kill it! Yes, that's the logic.

 There is hope for the future. It is something I have written about in the past. A Convention of the States. We the people can make changes. The law should be a reflection of the moral fabric of our country! It has been said good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the law. (Plato) Franklin pointed out a simple truth, "justice will not be served until those unaffected are as outraged as those who are." 

 A convention of the States can alter our course. Term limits on those in power is a great place to begin. In that way moral values and principles will be refreshed. Serving in the Congress and other government positions should not be like winning the lottery! It is a civic responsibility that one should take on for the good of the nation, not for personal gain or profit. That should be the mindset of each and every one of us. That is what is called citizenship! Citizenship isn't solely entitlement; it is an obligation. That is a lesson that needs to be taught in our schools once again. In my opinion far too many deserve a failing grade in that subject! And what is saddest of all, they are the ones in office!