Reply #14: that was a pretty deep reply, and i've not [View All]

completely digested it, but the things that jumped out at me after the first reading were
(please bear with my attempt to voice this)....

Without a 'society' there is no money- or need for money. You want to eat? you supply your own food. You can't go to a store and purchase the 'fruit of someone elses labor' because you don't have or recognize you connection (or responsibility) to anyone other than yourself, and perhaps your own intimate circle.

Your "money" is worthless without someone to exchange labor/energy/promises of such with.

Many people have money that they have NOT worked for- inherited wealth, those who win, steal, or manipulate others-

The concept of 'work' in exchange for expended effort starts to fall apart with the advent of gambling, "Hollywood millionaires" CEO's, politicians, and any number of other "professions" which are the result of wealth without (or with outrageous compensation for) "work".

The benefits of community cannot be denied (even if it seems like we'd all be better off 'on our own') because no one exists for very long by themself.

And, life isn't "fair"- (which would apply to my complaint about wealth without work) - some people will contribute more tangibly to society than others, but everyone has a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness- don't they?

thanks for the reply-