Thursday, June 23, 2005

Government By The Minority

by damonp on June 23, 2005

in Random Thoughts

We learned in school that democracy was ‘government by the majority’. The majority rules, right?

How do we end up with these then?

  • Our kids can’t pray in school because an atheist might be offended. If an atheist is so offended by the mere mention of God, how strong is their lack of faith?
  • A senator can’t speak his mind about ‘detainees’ in Cuba. (ok, minority may be questionable here)
  • We no longer have segregated classes in elementary schools based upon knowledge and performance because it made some of the less smart kids feel dumb. Lets keep everyone average. No wonder other countries are exceeding us scholastically.
  • Filibuster
  • We (businesses and people) are forced to protect ourselves from the stupidity of the minority. Caution, coffee in this cup is hot! Smoking is dangerous to your health.

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Put Your Money Where Your Values Are

by damonp on June 23, 2005

in Uncategorized

My money, your cause, what now?

Seth Godin explores the increasing dilemas facing us in our expanding global economy. Food for thought for my draft essay Responsible Capitalism.

Interesting.

I started thinking about it several years back when many businesses in my hometown were ruined by Walmart pricing so much below what the local retailers could afford. Now the local stores are gone and so is Walmart. And I gotta drive thirty minutes to buy a box of bolts.

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