A system should be put in place which allows the crème da le crème of society to blossom into maturity, this will come at the cost of a non-egalitarian society — Wittgenstein
What approach should morally upright social scientists & legislators take regarding the naturally occurring inequality of human individuals grouped together within a state? — ucarr
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What approach should morally upright social scientists & legislators take regarding the naturally occurring inequality of human individuals grouped together within a state?
— ucarr
None. The classism based on the inequality of human individuals is in place practically, even if not officially, and it prevails.
For example, theoretically, officially, we're all equal before the law. But practically, we're not. — baker
What approach should morally upright social scientists & legislators take regarding the naturally occurring inequality of human individuals grouped together within a state?
— ucarr
None. The classism based on the inequality of human individuals is in place practically, even if not officially, and it prevails.
For example, theoretically, officially, we're all equal before the law. But practically, we're not.
— baker
By saying "none," you're saying you condone the double-standard that, for the same crime, has the judge handing down a draconian sentence to a commoner and a slap on the wrist to a noble. — ucarr
Your conformity to the status quo, once it's amplified by a smug polity, launches a potent recipe for revolt.
John Lennon sang about nobles keeping the masses doped on sex, drugs & religion. Are you also signed on with this stratagem?
Game shows, state lotteries & promotional giveaways take aim at the roiling dissatisfaction of the legions of working stiffs. Apparently you think they're effective.
The quick & the clever are forever herding the pliant populace into one or another scheme of usury until, periodically, a seismic eruption of social upheaval lays waste to the cultural order.
The classism based on the inequality of human individuals is in place practically..., — ucarr
And then the revolution eats its children and soon enough, things go back to the way they used to be, just the faces in positions of power are new. — baker
Who is placing a gun to the head of the masses, threatening to pull the trigger if they refuse to get doped on sex, drugs & religion, game shows, state lotteries & promotional giveaways? — baker
He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty. — Lao Tzu/The Buddha
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