Not every one is born or created equal. There is a section of the society that considers itself to be less privileged. They feel that God is not being fair to them. Every day of living becomes an achievement for them. Their basic needs for mere sustenance are simply not met. And on the other side of the spectrum are really well-to-do "stinking" rich people who simply do not know as to what to do with money! So, should there be an equalitarian distribution of money? Put in other words, is communism justified? If so, then why did it fail? It is not prudent for me to comment on the failure of communism or on the very theory itself.
Is capitalism justified? Is it all right to be so so selfish? Is it all right to be materialistic? Is there ever an end to materialistic wants, especially when it has become fashionable to go in for high-end luxury cars when decent priced ones would do. The attitude of the people is more towards flaunting their wealth and status. They somehow do not seem to do justice to the basic need of a car. The author is really confused when it comes to these two modes of economy. Does capitalism respect merit and communism denigrate the same? Do merited people make money? Is money the only consideration for successful living? All that I know of, is that money is ONE big crippling factor for many.
This is the era where corporates appease their "capitalistic" egos, by funding NGO's and social service projects. Well, help in any form is desirable and welcome. But, has anyone thought of spending "value" time for any of these schemes? Why do corporates do this in the first place? Well, the cynical me thinks that they do it for their own selfish gains. They can proudly claim of having done something for the society! Why blame the corporates alone? Well, most of us, barring a few really noble souls, claim to do good, so that we are at peace with ourselves. The paramount reason for "service" often turns out to be not "service" but the selfish motive. Does man need to use the helplessness of an another man in such a cruel manner for his gains?
Well, I am really confused when it comes to these questions, with seemingly no answers. Would anyone be willing to enlighten me on these issues?
Is capitalism justified? Is it all right to be so so selfish? Is it all right to be materialistic? Is there ever an end to materialistic wants, especially when it has become fashionable to go in for high-end luxury cars when decent priced ones would do. The attitude of the people is more towards flaunting their wealth and status. They somehow do not seem to do justice to the basic need of a car. The author is really confused when it comes to these two modes of economy. Does capitalism respect merit and communism denigrate the same? Do merited people make money? Is money the only consideration for successful living? All that I know of, is that money is ONE big crippling factor for many.
This is the era where corporates appease their "capitalistic" egos, by funding NGO's and social service projects. Well, help in any form is desirable and welcome. But, has anyone thought of spending "value" time for any of these schemes? Why do corporates do this in the first place? Well, the cynical me thinks that they do it for their own selfish gains. They can proudly claim of having done something for the society! Why blame the corporates alone? Well, most of us, barring a few really noble souls, claim to do good, so that we are at peace with ourselves. The paramount reason for "service" often turns out to be not "service" but the selfish motive. Does man need to use the helplessness of an another man in such a cruel manner for his gains?
Well, I am really confused when it comes to these questions, with seemingly no answers. Would anyone be willing to enlighten me on these issues?
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