As I watch the inevitable collision of a deregulating communistic system with an increasingly regulated capitalistic system I wonder which will provide the best environment to live is as an ordinary citizen. These two systems which were once violently opposed to each other now seem on a course which inevitably will require them to coexist.
As the capitalistic system creates more and more regulations to standardise how we think, how we act and how we live the individuality which we once so highly prized is being squeezed out of us just like one squeezes an orange.
It was only 50 years ago when a resident when building a new home would invite his mates around to make the paths, driveways, fences and landscaping. Today in many parts of the world the regulations pertaining to these activities are now tightly controlled by local government via regulations which are designed on the basis of one size fits all and no variations accepted. Where is the difference between communism and capitalism when we both share similar regulations except we pay for the pleasure by owning the property? I don’t remember voting to loose these freedoms, but I have slowly but surely.
Most sporting and outdoor activities previously were encouraged as a method of learning how to face and overcome challenges, obstacles and risks so as to encourage mental toughness and above all personal discipline. Today the politicians fall all over each other to regulate these activities under the banner of making it safer. Were these politicians not young once? Have they forgotten that a by product of risk is excitement and stimulation. In this ever increasing sterile environment no wonder many young people usually more likely to be males gain their excitement from illicit drugs or endless violent computer games. Is this what we want for the future of our society? A large proportion of rules and regulations are designed to control the activities of about 5% of our population but the side effect is that 100% are controlled by these same regulations. There has to be a better way of getting a balance or our future will be controlled by the activities of a small minority. Today many countries in our so called free world are controlled by minority parties who hold the balance of power. The majority no longer counts in these countries. If the rights of the individual continuously over ride the desires of the majority time is the only variable with regards to when change will take place
A great amount of literature has been written on how to overcome a ruling government by isolating the government from the population. It starts by scaring the general public (eg terrorism) who then without much protest allow the ruling government to introduce more and more draconian regulations on their activities under the pretext of safety. This all encompassing power ultimately seduces the ruling government into abusing these powers and thereby starts the process which often leads to revolution and immense personal suffering. If you find this hard to believe then read history.
KME
