I have seen a debate started oversea's with the G-20 summit claiming that capitalism and poor regulations are what has caused the economic crisis that we have been facing in the world. On the other side of the isle, Capitalists believe that there is too much legislation that has gotten in the way of the business world and has caused its own set of problems. I believe there is a third viewpoint that might be the best answer as I see it.
I believe that there is room for some, but very little, legislation in the economy. My feelings that the legislation that has been coming out and some of the work that has been done as far back as the great depression in the late 1920's early 1930's has brought about the continual and repeated instances of recessions.
There is an ebb and flow to economy that seems to exist. Many view this as an up and down economy. I see things as a shift in opportunities. True capitalists change with the times and follow opportunity where it leads. Not that legislation in and of itself is the cause of economic problems as much as it is impractical and poorly written legislation that is to blame. I don't feel that the tides of change in economies will go away with legislation regardless of how well it is written, but perhaps it will be less of a roller coaster ride and more like a change in the tide bringing with it new opportunities as others fade.
I like your point here "I see things as a shift in opportunities." Ayn Rand said "The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws."
ReplyDeleteI feel the country would be much better off if legislators rarely made laws, but rather focused on supporting basic exsisting laws.
Or better yet principles. There is an existing set of principles outlined by the gospel, and that is the philosophy of the leadership of the church, and take it the next step, the philosophy of Christ. It's not the proper way for people to be commanded in all things, but to be taught correct principles and have the opportunity of governance of self.
ReplyDeleteSo do you feels that legislation needs to be there, but that current legislation is poorly written, or do you feel that there needs to be less regulation, or both?
ReplyDeleteLess regulation, less legislation which is basically the same thing. Stuff is regulated through legislation, but anyways... and yes I think not only is a lot of current legislation poorly written, but it's also burdensome, there is far too much of it. The solution to the problems is a return to principle, teach the good old fashion values and encourage a return to faith. Let people define spirituality for themselves obviously, but as a gov they can encourage faith in various ways without conflicting with the whole "separation of church and state". It's not separation of faith and state or separation of principles and state, but anyways, I think that would solve many if not all the current problems.
ReplyDeleteAnything that cannot be said simply is poor quality in my estimation. Reveiw the plan of salvation and what is required for salvation. Simplicity is allways best.
ReplyDeleteAyn rand said “Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men."
Anything that bonds men together for any other purpose than love for one another is wrong. Bonds mean bondage unless given without prejudice.