Chris, Therefore, you see individualism as an admirable trait and value that has been misused as a rational by the conservatives in the US to not help those in need. Thanks for your clarification as it was an important one.
It's this ludicrous misconception that we all began life from the same starting line that is so preposterous and makes my blood boil! Joan [email protected] ____________________________________________________ > I think individualism is a laudable cultural attitude (not only of the US, > but of many successful countries) but that it has been skillfully > exploited by propagandists (corporate and otherwise) into a rigid ideology > that is socially harmful when practiced without exception. Canadians, who > have historically had to make their way through comparatively harsh > weather, have long had a strong tradition self-reliance, but that was > never seen as a justification for failing to help others who required it. > The Finns, also, have a strong ethic of *personal* preparation for the > possibility of harsh conditions, but that has sat side by side comfortably > with a strong socialist strain. . . . Chris > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=41525 or send a blank email to leave-41525-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
