At what point does being selfish turn into just plain greed? Is there any point for those of you who call yourselves "conservatives"? And, does not greed limit the ability of others to attain their desires? I'm reminded of the principle in "It's A Wonderful Life".
Then too, I hear a lot about the "theft" by government. What of the "theft" by corporations, unions, banks, etc.? While it is legal for a bank to charge as much interest as it can, is it not a form of theft when that bank charges over 8% interest on monies it pays no interest on to get? Is it not a form of theft when a corporation imports cheap labor to replace American workers with simply because it is legal, or even the use of illegal "immigrants"? Is it not a form of theft for unions to use members dues for political purposes without their permission?
There are many forms of force at work here too. If the worker who is about to be replaced by the importation of cheap labor objects, in most cases what is his recourse? Of course, if one were to turn to unionization the "right" would condemn that. Yet it may be that is the only recourse for the displaced worker. Of course, the "right" would say he could get another job. Guess that is why so many IT's are looking for other work, and not finding it.
If you go to a bank to get a loan what is your recourse if the interest rate is extreme, and all of the banks charge essentially the same rate?
The same applies to "big oil". While the corporations are profitting by billions the people are being forced to pay the exaggerated rate simply because they have no recourse, and there is no competition.
Selfishness is necessary for survival. That is what gives man the desire to survive. However, when that turns into greed then it is a destructive force.
