STATE OF THE WORLD


We find ourselves, and the world, struggling to recover from this economic downturn.  I say downturn rather than a slump.  Mr. President, I believe we, as Americans need to rethink the direction of our future economic prosperity.  I think back to NAFTA and see a turning point in the world economy.  I think back further, and see the planting of the seed, when the US Constitution proclaimed freedom and equality to all.

People from all parts of the globe came to America looking for an opportunity; they came for a common and noble reason.  All coming to the same location on Earth, each bringing their own customs and diversities, forced to accept each other in order to continue in their own.  They managed to reach a common direction and came to America and prospered.  There were many ups and downs; which caused everyone to strengthen their moral character.  This led to the forming of the United States, their moral fiber was again challenged, and two schools of thought emerged:  Slavery or freedom for all.

While the rest of the world watched, we went to war, brother against brother, with the winner to influence the future of the world: The establishment being the place where freedom reigned.  The playing field was tilted.  Countries found themselves struggling to keep their citizens and continue the doctrines they followed.  The scales tipped toward freedom.  The talents from around the world set their sights on coming to America.  Once here, they were free to develop those talents and to prosper.  They strengthened the U.S, position, and were beacons for others.  Again our moral fiber was tested, was equality as important as freedom?  For many years, through ups and downs, the morality of it was tested and developed.

Many other countries had to face this long before the U.S.  They made their choice, pressured by the loss of their citizens who were looking for both.  Freedom defines itself.  Many found freedom to dominate others.  The greed theory was re-born in America.  Our prosperity put us (The U.S.) in a position to dictate to the world.  We set limits and quotas, we levied taxes on incoming goods and services, and we fought to control the world’s energy.
The challenge: once again, is EQUALITY or FREEDOM.  This time the subject was Economics. The winner was Equality.  The U.S. realized that it was not America.  There are two other countries that together make up North America.  Our home has three members; each one deserves equality and opportunity.  NAFTA was the tool intended to make that happen. It tilted the playing field toward equality.  Economic equality has a downside for the U.S.  The only way for equality to develop is that those who have must give up some of it to those who do not.

Our position of prosperity has led us to a philosophy of arrogance, a life of luxury and a belief in comfort.  The Greed Theory flourished, as the rich got richer, the rest of us got taken advantage of.  We have come to this:  The failure of our economy has rippled around the world.  Our plan for recovery will also affect the whole world.

There is an answer looming on the horizon, but it will create a solution that will not allow the return to business as usual.  The answer is a World Economy, one facilitated by the Internet.  Over 80% of the new business and job opportunities exist on the Internet.  Many people will find their old jobs gone for good.  They will have to find a new direction, or training for a new profession.

Government programs may help for a short time, but those programs will employ only a small portion of our citizens, laborers, suppliers, and a few businesses.  When those programs end, they too will be looking at new technologies and forced in the direction of the Internet.
Other countries have pointed the way with their development of products that support business on the Internet.  We have several giants in these fields also, but greed has caused them to look for their own market share rather than the good of all.

I believe we need a National Computer Counsel. Its mission should be:

 

The New World of Agape’s Internet community is offering an opportunity to develop this new philosophy.  Everyone has a talent that can be developed and used to help make our lives prosperous and rewarding.  To create a place where the rights and freedoms of all are respected and supported,  where rights govern all that we do, resulting in a commitment to make a contribution.

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