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Reality and Truth – An Imagined Discourse in a Democracy – Socrates – You say ‘the world is not fair’. How is the world not fair? Citizen – There is inequality in so many facets of our lives. Socrates –Why do you think that is so? Citizen– Because the wealthy control our lives. Socrates –Do the wealthy not create businesses and pay wages to workers? Citizen – Yes, of course. Socrates – Why do you not create your own business? Citizen –Because I’m not wealthy, old man! Socrates – Why are you not wealthy? Citizen – Because I had not the money to go to college for higher education. Socrates – Are there not business owners without college educations? Citizen –Well, yes, I’m sure there are. Socrates – So, why do you not create your own business? Citizen – I have not the knowledge nor the money to create my own business. Socrates – So, can you not study and get the knowledge to create your own business? Citizen – I don’t understand the development and marketing aspects of business. Socrates – Do you believe then that intelligence can be a factor in business? Citizen – Yes, of course, I believe that. Socrates –Then, can we say that people have different learning abilities, that some people are more intelligent than others? Citizen – Sure, I believe that is obvious. Socrates – Would it not be reasonable to assume then that not all people are created equal in terms of intelligence and ability? Citizen – Yes, that would be reasonable to assume. Socrates – Could we not further assume that ‘equality’ is an unattainable goal? Citizen – Sure sounds that way… But there are people who are poor and without these abilities. Some are infirm and cannot work at all. What about these people? Socrates – An excellent question. What, indeed, about these people? Citizen – It seems to me a civilized world needs to recognize the needs of these people and care for them. Socrates – A noble sentiment! And, what about the group among the needy who would take advantage through fraud of this largesse? Citizen – There most certainly would need to be a ‘fail safe system’ built into any program that addressed this issue. Socrates – So, it would seem in many areas of a democracy that ‘equality’ is a noble thought but not an attainable goal. Our dialogue further implies that hard work and effort can lead one to her/his success in life… Billy Ray Chitwood
Merry Christmas Billy:)
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Merry Christmas, Denise & Family! ♥♥♥
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Nice job, Billy Ray.
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Thanks, John. HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ♥♥♥
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And to you, Billy Ray
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That was an entertaining conversation, Billy Ray. 🙂 xox
eden
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Thanks, sweet lady…just trying to make sense of our ‘new world’… ♥ox♥
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Well done, Billy Ray. Merry Christmas to you.
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Thank you, dear Jennie. All my best wishes for the HOLIDAYS! HAPPY, HAPPY! ♥
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You are most welcome, Billy Ray. 🙂
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This post is certainly thought-provoking. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Billy!
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Thanks, Mark. All best wishes for you and your family at this HOLIDAY SEASON! ♥
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