Friday, May 17, 2013

One of the problems with a Democracy is that every individual is considered Free and Equal. Of course, this statement seems shocking. Why should that be a problem? Because Freedom and equality of the individual is the essence of a democracy. But, consider this. Some of the beneficiaries of the essence of democracy form into groups, or incorporate their business, or form into opposing Parties. Well, you say, that is democratic and has to be ok. But, the problem is that the motivation behind such 'formations' is not a democratic motivation. Its an economic motivation, or, more to the point, its for the purpose of concentrating the results of economic activity which is money or the medium of exchange. In other words, they use democratic principles to form autocratic organizations that impair circulation of money and concentrate it in a few individuals or corporations. This effects the economy, in general, of a free country. It creates an economy of the 1%. The 1% remains at the top while only a portion of the money circulates at the bottom and that portion is under the complete control of the rich and the same corporations. They establish 'autocratic groups' by means of 'democratic principles' and then destroy the very principles that got them to the Top. The economy is destrying democracy. Democracy is established by the Constitution and founds the government. Hence, Government should have more control over economic activity as well as corporations. Government creates corporations, why can't it have more control over them. Of course, not in any autocratic manner but, government should establish some 'balances' in the economy and corporations should be required to contribute to democracy. Democracy is the glue of a 'condition of togetherness'. Why should we let "fictions" use the principles of democracy to destroy democracy? If the 'human condition' of a few people cannot control its own greediness, then government must control it.

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