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The Gap Between the Rich and the Poor.

Dear Friends, It seems to me, what causes societal disruption is not the wealth gap, but that some are more equal than others. Over and over I hear, the problem with America is the gap between the rich and the … Continue reading

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Meritocracy… The Justice of Class Mobility.

  Dear Friends, It seems to me, the real measure of justice in any society is the ability to get ahead, to move out of the social strata one is born into, and either up or down depending on the … Continue reading

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Crony Capitalism and Distributive Justice

Dear Friends, It seems to me, that the just distribution of societies goods, is of paramount concern to everyone who lives on the planet. The debate has been going on as long as humanity has strode the globe. Today the … Continue reading

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Liberty Independence and Responsibility

Dear Friends, It seems to me that liberty comes with responsibility. To be truly free one must be responsible for him or her self. To be “free” while in a state of dependence is an oxymoron. Liberty, independence and responsibility … Continue reading

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The Many Flavors of Nationalism

Dear Friends, It seems to me, that ninety nine percent of the people on this planet don’t understand why the US is so strong, when it is made up of so many different races of people. In a meeting with … Continue reading

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