Think Big for Revolution

After just reading the Preamble of the article I was all for it! I believe in what the Occupy Wall-Street protestors are for, if they have worked hard to get to where they are today. Yes some people in this country are lazy and do not want to work hard, but I do not believe that is the majority. I believe that people go to college, work hard, and still cannot find jobs. The American dream is getting harder and harder to achieve and something needs to be done.

As for progress, I believe that our country should be more focused on the well-being of all. Money seems to be the main focus, not the well-being of the citizens. Large corporations often treat their employees so unfairly. However, I do not believe everything can literally be equally shared. Their are classes in society and some people will always have better paying jobs. However, no one person deserves to have it all, or to take things from others.

Democracy is a big factor in making America great. I don't want someone telling me everything to do and I am proud to have a say. However, even if people were allowed to have a say in all levels of national life, there would be people that would not go out and have their say. Yes that would be the fault of them, but how does everything get run for everyone unless everyone cooperates? Plus, how do we keep track of how every corporation is affecting every single person?

If we regulate the economy based on how goods are actually produced, goods would probably be even harder for people to acquire. Yes, things are sold for too cheaply, but many people all ready have trouble making ends meet. How can we afford to make things more expensive?

Subsidiarity sounds good written down, but how do we make this come about, especially when we start talking global? It sounds to me like they want world peace. I do too, but it's not likely.

It amazes me that we are so hard on our environment when it is the only one we have! I do think we should cut back, but if "renewable resources are used at rates that allow natural replenishment and recovery" once again this means the globe would have to come together and at certain times people might have to deal without goods in the way they are used to receiving them.

As for equity, if we spread the wealth around we have to get certain people to agree to a little less, which is unlikely since many of those at the top have proven they will treat those on the bottom terribly. We must work together!

In a perfect world everyone would have a job they liked, but there are only so many jobs out there. It is hard to guarantee that everyone have a job when no one knows what natural disasters will occur, or what the population will be. Plus wages would have to be high to give everyone ample time to do other activities they need. This once again would take away from someone else, which could afford it, but probably wouldn't want to give it.

If people help govern corporations doesn't that ruin the point of being your own boss. How much can the people govern? Plus, will the people get greedy?

I do believe we could definitely spend our funds much wiser. I see nothing wrong with better advertising either, but does that mean that everything we consume must have a real meaning? What matters to me might not matter to someone else.

The money and finance section seems against the big company. How is it fair to shift finance from institutions that are large if they deserve it? Markets are competitive, and that is what they are for. I only think the big companies should be regulated based on fairness. If they treat their employees unfair, regulation should take place.

Overall, I agree with the article and the points it shows. However, like world peace, these things will have to be done in baby steps and might not need to encompass everything. The article gives the people power in nearly everything. If people without power gain that much power who is to say that won't end up creating a bigger problem?