My top 3 concerns for the United States of America. (Me!) Sandra, tvgp
1. Technology is evolving exponentially; while human beings are stuck. -when you have such large ℅'s of the population entering into adulthood.. Into their 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's.. And they still have no conflict/resolution skills; no basic manners; no ability to conquer addictions; to identify and conquer negative, self- destructive behaviors, no tolerance/understanding for other points of view; no taming of moods or ego.. I could go on.. But its the saddest thing.. We Need to help PEOPLE evolve; not just machines and computers..
2. Income inequality (borrowed the wording from watching my charlie rose... /hey.. Did I ever tell you about the time I got to meet charlie rose and kiss him on the neck?
The CEO vs. Employee pay discrepancy is humiliating.. Shameful. I don't see any reason to worry about terrorists when we do such a great job of poisoning ourselves with greed..
There is such a long list of contributing factors to the income inequality issue.. But.. Let's look once more at crime and punishment; that speeding ticket..
Two people; same crime: 45 in a 25.. Same fine; let's call it $100 for easy math..
1st person earns $500,000
2nd person earns $10,000.
This is no longer same fine for same crime, is it. Inconvenient for one; literally removing groceries for the other..
Its a huge contributor: giving more to those who already have; and taking even more from those who don't have to begin with..
This pattern is most evident in the banking industry. "Have lots.. We'll give you more! Wave fees! Add interest!"
"Can't meet the minimum amount? Well, we'll have to charge you for checks, no interest, increase overdraft fees... That will be another $35 for hoping your $25 check wouldn't go through until tomorrow because you only had $9 in your account..". WTF
This is also crazy evident in the entertainment industry.. "You've made gazillions! Awesome.. We will (variable here.. Publish your next book, produce your next show, promote your future exhibit)."
starving artist you say? I'm sorry.. Yes I realize your (variable here) is original and perhaps even better than.. But.. We're going to give the opportunity to our gazzillionaire..
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I think we should start this american social math problem from a different place; ask different questions..
For the person working a 40 hour week at what we currently call "minimum" wage.. What should such a person be able to afford within a one week period ..one tank of gas, one loaf of bread, 3 cans of soup, ...
1/4 rent? -because, 3. the cost of actually living way exceeds the pay earned for actually working.
We need to fix that; too.
posted by SHE @ 10:40 AM
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