REWIND... and stop. Society started somewhere didn't it? Some would say it started with some ambitious ancient folk. How about the Mesopotamians? They started a successful group to unite themselves for a cause. People were given daily jobs and for what reason? Because one person cannot do everything alone. Whether its patriotic, political, or cultural, society is an assortment of people looking to advance themselves and make a difference for future generations. Now, fast forward to the American Colonial Period around the time of the first president. At this point not only did people have jobs, but a government was established. A government is separate from the society(regardless of any personal opinions). So, George Washington was appointed, by his people and for his people. Those people, that society, wanted to accomplish greater benefits for themselves. Hence the allotment of power and hence the fact that government is a guideline for excellence. Why you may ask? Because someone or many people have to care. They have to organize, plan and prepare so that the weight is lifted off the shoulders of those who don't want to bear the burden, yet want to reap the benefits.
"Congratulations! You're not perfect! It's ridiculous to want to be perfect anyway. But then, everybody's ridiculous sometimes, except perfect people. You know what perfect is? Perfect is not eating or drinking or talking or moving a muscle or making even the teensiest mistake. Perfect is never doing anything wrong - which means never doing anything at all. Perfect is boring! So you're not perfect! Wonderful! Have fun! Eat things that give you bad breath! Trip over your own shoelaces! Laugh! Let somebody else laugh at you! Perfect people never do any of those things. All they do is sit around and sip weak tea and think about how perfect they are. But they're really not one-hundred-percent perfect anyway. You should see them when they get the hiccups! Phooey! Who needs 'em? You can drink pickle juice and imitate gorillas and do silly dances and sing stupid songs and wear funny hats and be as imperfect as you please and still be a good person. Good people are hard to find nowadays. And they're a lot more fun than perfect people any day of the week." ~Stephen Manes
Why are we beholden to society? Well we are society. And to continue the saga we must go on. We all have to get educated and work. We're going to work ourselves to death and we're going to like it. Because the nice thing about being a U.S. citizen is that we get to choose our own career paths. And an added bonus is that it helps our society. We're making our society grow and become better and better. Time is flying and soon we'll be helping along just like everyone else.
We are obligated to ourselves. You might as well be asking why we are living. This is progression over time. None of which has been created overnight. Within time we made the rules and we can just as easily change them(well not too easily, but its not impossible). We're not stuck in a rut. This is not something to pout and whine about. We're Americans and we should be proud about the fact that we live in a democracy where society is the people, not the government. We are smart enough to divide the responsibilities up between everyone. Every job that every person does every single day is what holds us united. Cooperation is our glue. I.e. we can be thankful for our postal service. Did you know that as of just a few days ago our postal service was reorganizing big time? Bet you didn't and why you may ask. Well, since our economy is slowly receding, mail has been doing the same. Right now there are people hard at work finding new routes for postmen, so as to efficiently use their time in the correct areas. It's just a little thing like that makes a difference. It shows our postal system cares about us. What would we do if we were still in Ancient Rome sending messengers on foot. Evolution and the brains of society have done a great deal. We look out for each other in many respects. Doctors have their jobs to cure the sick (although right now i think they're making us sicker than when we came into their offices, but of course that has no ulterior motives *our economy cough cough*). Our soldiers fight for us to keep us protected. Government officials take care of the larger more time consuming details. Our teachers are educating the future to make sure we don't send what we have down the toilet. More importantly society knows the meaning of "I've got your back".
Just think for one minute. Why on earth did society become society, if we all just want what we want for our perfect little selves? Hence the quote. It made you think why a random quote like that was just sitting there. Well you see society is a collective group of people. It is not government. People in the society appoint the morally strong people to government to take care of the tedious details. Everyday we take the little things for granted. If you think about it someone is taking care of those details, right now. And the sad thing is that some of the more stuck up drones in our society question why they have to follow the "man". Well lets just say if that the oxygen level is not as concentrated up there as it is down here. We shouldn't be questioning society because its good for us and we made it that way. So in fact there is no reason why we should not be following any rules much less complaining. If people would just educate themselves on the fact that society, government and life is our doing then maybe, just maybe they'd understand that its not a bunch of perfectionists runnying everything, but people who care. You. Don't you care?
"Congratulations! You're not perfect! It's ridiculous to want to be perfect anyway. But then, everybody's ridiculous sometimes, except perfect people. You know what perfect is? Perfect is not eating or drinking or talking or moving a muscle or making even the teensiest mistake. Perfect is never doing anything wrong - which means never doing anything at all. Perfect is boring! So you're not perfect! Wonderful! Have fun! Eat things that give you bad breath! Trip over your own shoelaces! Laugh! Let somebody else laugh at you! Perfect people never do any of those things. All they do is sit around and sip weak tea and think about how perfect they are. But they're really not one-hundred-percent perfect anyway. You should see them when they get the hiccups! Phooey! Who needs 'em? You can drink pickle juice and imitate gorillas and do silly dances and sing stupid songs and wear funny hats and be as imperfect as you please and still be a good person. Good people are hard to find nowadays. And they're a lot more fun than perfect people any day of the week." ~Stephen Manes
Why are we beholden to society? Well we are society. And to continue the saga we must go on. We all have to get educated and work. We're going to work ourselves to death and we're going to like it. Because the nice thing about being a U.S. citizen is that we get to choose our own career paths. And an added bonus is that it helps our society. We're making our society grow and become better and better. Time is flying and soon we'll be helping along just like everyone else.
We are obligated to ourselves. You might as well be asking why we are living. This is progression over time. None of which has been created overnight. Within time we made the rules and we can just as easily change them(well not too easily, but its not impossible). We're not stuck in a rut. This is not something to pout and whine about. We're Americans and we should be proud about the fact that we live in a democracy where society is the people, not the government. We are smart enough to divide the responsibilities up between everyone. Every job that every person does every single day is what holds us united. Cooperation is our glue. I.e. we can be thankful for our postal service. Did you know that as of just a few days ago our postal service was reorganizing big time? Bet you didn't and why you may ask. Well, since our economy is slowly receding, mail has been doing the same. Right now there are people hard at work finding new routes for postmen, so as to efficiently use their time in the correct areas. It's just a little thing like that makes a difference. It shows our postal system cares about us. What would we do if we were still in Ancient Rome sending messengers on foot. Evolution and the brains of society have done a great deal. We look out for each other in many respects. Doctors have their jobs to cure the sick (although right now i think they're making us sicker than when we came into their offices, but of course that has no ulterior motives *our economy cough cough*). Our soldiers fight for us to keep us protected. Government officials take care of the larger more time consuming details. Our teachers are educating the future to make sure we don't send what we have down the toilet. More importantly society knows the meaning of "I've got your back".
Just think for one minute. Why on earth did society become society, if we all just want what we want for our perfect little selves? Hence the quote. It made you think why a random quote like that was just sitting there. Well you see society is a collective group of people. It is not government. People in the society appoint the morally strong people to government to take care of the tedious details. Everyday we take the little things for granted. If you think about it someone is taking care of those details, right now. And the sad thing is that some of the more stuck up drones in our society question why they have to follow the "man". Well lets just say if that the oxygen level is not as concentrated up there as it is down here. We shouldn't be questioning society because its good for us and we made it that way. So in fact there is no reason why we should not be following any rules much less complaining. If people would just educate themselves on the fact that society, government and life is our doing then maybe, just maybe they'd understand that its not a bunch of perfectionists runnying everything, but people who care. You. Don't you care?
