The idea, according to the Left-Wingers (and this ideology is not new), is that America should not be a Super Power, and that we should be equal with other nations. It is not fair (to them) that people here can make a lot of money, while people in India, for example, are suffering and wanting something to eat.
My ancestors came over to America from other countries. In fact, my great-grandparents came from Austria, and another great grandmother came from Scotland. They did not come to America to get a hand-out. They came to America, became citizens, and worked hard to become part of the fabric of this nation. They all had wonderful skills they employed and used them to build their businesses and serve their families with.
I guess the question we have to ask ourselves is, do these people who work hard and become part of the fabric of our society, so that they can bully others around? We don't have to look hard to see that this nation was not built by a bunch of bullies, making tons of money so they can imprison others who are poor. Our nation was built by people who had skills and used them in serving others, while making a living.
This might be a poor example of something, but, take Michael Jackson, as an example. He was not old, yet he brought in tons of money. Was it fair that Michael Jackson became a rich man at a young age? Why or why not? Where did he get so much money? Who were the people who supported his 'business'? We supported him when we went to his concerts or bought his albums, etc. It is a matter of supply and demand, in a sense. Michael Jackson supplied a form of entertainment that many enjoyed. They paid big bucks to see him in his concerts. That was how he became rich at a young age. It is not a matter of fairness or not.
I think there is also some type of religious belief, perhaps in India, where they believe that for every rich boy in the United States who has video games, a computer, a pool in his backyard, etc, there is a poor boy in India or wherever this belief system is located. It is kind of like a balancing thing. They see America being prosperous, and they believe that is the reason why they are not prosperous. If anyone has insight into whatever this belief system is, please email me. I have heard bits and pieces of it, but don't know the source. This may have something to do with Yin-Yang. If the people from India really believe this, no wonder they hate Westerners.
We know that God does allow people sometimes to be prosperous. We are not to be selfish with what God gives us, but we need to share with others. There are people who are prosperous who are greedy. We cannot make people become ungreedy. All of us need a heart change. We need a new heart. Our hearts are all corrupt and we are all selfish unless God does a work in our hearts.
We also need to help people who are in need, but we need to give them the right kind of help. Providing meals every day for a homeless person is not going to help this person out of his or her homelessness. But providing training for this person so he or she can go to work, is what the person ultimately needs. It is fine to provide a meal for people who have little to eat. But, we don't want them to depend upon us to meet their needs. God has put inside of each of us the desire and ability to work. I know there are a few exceptions to this rule (person being handicapped or retarded), but most people will work if given the opportunity. This is how society is ultimately built.
Recommended Reading:
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| How to help those in need without hurting them |
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| What is really going on behind the scenes in the background of our country? |
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