I happen to know of other applications of socialism and communism that are not the State, totalitarian varieties. I left the USA to go live in a system like that; it's called a kibbutz and mainly exists in Israel. I don't claim that it's perfect; far from it. But neither is it brutal.
Since my last commments, I've given a lot of thought to this story of the immigrant pursuing the American dream. I can see how this is tremendously appealing to those who believe that this is a superior, even ideal solution for those individuals who choose to devote themselves to it.
The fundamental act requires, of course, that they leave their country of origin. And this is where we part company. The perspective that interests (and concerns) me, is based in consideration of the situation and circumstances of remaining in one's native land.
From that perspective, emigration is mainly a brain- and/or talent drain. My focus is on options for those living outside the USA, particularly in underdeveloped countries. It seems vitally significant and important to me to seek and effect changes by enlisting ways and means to improve the situation personally and on a broader scale (e.g. community, locality).
I think I see the point of your position, and thank you and alexpgp for expressing them here. Having been exposed to them helps me more clearly see that I really have an awful lot to do, and that my place is elsewhere.
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Other solutions for other people
Date: 2003-02-27 11:49 pm (UTC)Since my last commments, I've given a lot of thought to this story of the immigrant pursuing the American dream. I can see how this is tremendously appealing to those who believe that this is a superior, even ideal solution for those individuals who choose to devote themselves to it.
The fundamental act requires, of course, that they leave their country of origin. And this is where we part company. The perspective that interests (and concerns) me, is based in consideration of the situation and circumstances of remaining in one's native land.
From that perspective, emigration is mainly a brain- and/or talent drain. My focus is on options for those living outside the USA, particularly in underdeveloped countries. It seems vitally significant and important to me to seek and effect changes by enlisting ways and means to improve the situation personally and on a broader scale (e.g. community, locality).
I think I see the point of your position, and thank you and