Posted by
Mike on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 1:21:50 PM
The rediscovery of America by Christopher Columbus provided an opportunity to learn from Europe's mistakes in creating a new society in the New World. At this historic moment, can America learn from the mistakes of the past?
Socialism is a necessary evil in that it acts as a crucible to burn away the excesses of avarice and greed. It is probably an unavoidable stage in the evolutionary process. The downside of socialism is that everything we do from cradle to grave is controlled by government. President Obama has pledged to act wisely in putting government restraints on the market. We can learn much from those nations that have passed through the crucible in Central and Eastern Europe.
The challenge of Conservatives is to fight for basic human rights which are often overlooked in central planning decisions. It is unlikely that America will undergo the extreme form of socialism of Communist regimes. Prospectively we can arrive at a balance which will keep intact our cherished free markets and individual decisions as a guiding force.