http://fsp114.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/how-far-ca-they-go/ FSP114 Class Blog, Fall 2008 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:10:17 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://fsp114.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/how-far-ca-they-go/#comment-10 thequestfortruth Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:09:26 +0000 http://fsp114.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-10 For the most part, I agree with what speakyourpeace1 has to say. In our corrupt society, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. I believe this is one of the major flaws in capitalism. Because every man has the opportunity to better themselves, we see that the community begins to suffer. Selfish behavior becomes more pronounced and the ability for us to give cheerfully becomes strained. During service this past Sunday, my pastor talked about the act of giving and thanksgiving. I find that I too am guilty of being selfish at times, not willing to donate to every person who asks for a donation. Yet, what does that say about mankind? Have we all become mindless drones set on just accumulating and accumulating more and more things? I believe America was founded for the pursuit of happiness. Yet, in today's world, we have equated happiness with objects and money. I think that at times it isn't that the government doesn't want to help its people. I mean our offices are meant to represent us and provide the best care for its people as possible. Yet, when a city like Camden is in such shambles, no one knows how to alleviate the situation. This isn't to give the government an excuse for their inaction. The government needs to make a cohesive plan that will help lift Camden's people out of poverty. The only way that this can occur is if the educational system is completely revitalized. More schools need to be built because education is the only way to success. It is the grand equalizer of race, sex and creed. Right now, many people in Camden don't have the skills necessary to be successful in today's society. So, we must give them the means to do so. Like in New York City and Los Angeles, Camden's mayor must invest more funds for schools. Thus, when these children grow up, they can rise out of poverty. For the most part, I agree with what speakyourpeace1 has to say. In our corrupt society, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. I believe this is one of the major flaws in capitalism. Because every man has the opportunity to better themselves, we see that the community begins to suffer. Selfish behavior becomes more pronounced and the ability for us to give cheerfully becomes strained.
During service this past Sunday, my pastor talked about the act of giving and thanksgiving. I find that I too am guilty of being selfish at times, not willing to donate to every person who asks for a donation. Yet, what does that say about mankind? Have we all become mindless drones set on just accumulating and accumulating more and more things? I believe America was founded for the pursuit of happiness. Yet, in today’s world, we have equated happiness with objects and money.
I think that at times it isn’t that the government doesn’t want to help its people. I mean our offices are meant to represent us and provide the best care for its people as possible. Yet, when a city like Camden is in such shambles, no one knows how to alleviate the situation. This isn’t to give the government an excuse for their inaction. The government needs to make a cohesive plan that will help lift Camden’s people out of poverty. The only way that this can occur is if the educational system is completely revitalized. More schools need to be built because education is the only way to success. It is the grand equalizer of race, sex and creed. Right now, many people in Camden don’t have the skills necessary to be successful in today’s society. So, we must give them the means to do so. Like in New York City and Los Angeles, Camden’s mayor must invest more funds for schools. Thus, when these children grow up, they can rise out of poverty.

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