WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR NATION

 

I read all the divisiveness that is occurring in our nation with the recognition that I am (and my children) are part of the problem. But focus on me. I am well educated. I have done “well” in life (not as successful as my children for sure). I live comfortably. I treasure reading what some would characterize as esoteric literature. Even my understanding of God has evolved that the general population would not know what I am talking about. I am a case example of the problem that makes so many swinging to a populist understanding of reality that opposes virtually all liberal Democratic proposals. Our nation (and the world nations) are virtually split. The minority are us, I.e., well educated, financially secure (even though though 0.1% earn dramatically obscene money. When you consider the top 60+%of population, you are aware by virtue of their owning multiple gorgeous houses with all the additional benefits. In short, our nation (and world) is dramatically split. For those left out, they are understandably angry and vociferous in their disagreements with virtually all the political, religious, and personal (e.g.,gays, bisexual) views that are tolerated and accepted by the more “progressive” population. The national dichotomy is serious to the point that I would expect a revolution that would lead our nation to a long period before, if ever, it enjoys the traditional benefits of a unified nation. For you and your children and theirs, I fear. 

If I were asked, I would propose the following objectives as examples:

1. Higher taxation for the “rich”with funds used to support higher benefits for those without the education and occupations that yield commensurate income required for todays’ world
2. Better education programs so that many more are capable of making a living in today’s complicated business world
3. More humane system of supporting those below X income
4. More consideration of changing our national policies that promote buying goods from other nations to reduce costs because this reduces employment
5. As our nation (and other advanced nations) expand the benefits of advanced electronics that will reduce the need of even the educated, e.g., law firms not needing as many “young lawyers” because they have the benefits of advancements in electronics, e.g., analyzing documents.