Life
isn't perfect and we shouldn't expect it to be but we should expect the basic
humanity and civility. We are exploring a hypothetical philosophical thought
experiment on intentional injustice and what that might look like on a
practical level. Thus far we have discovered 1.) Default in Justice (removal of
rights and recourse, 2.) Dehumanization (removal of dignity) and now 3.)
Reconciliation (Acceptance of Lower Social Position.) Reconciliation occurs
when intentional misapplication of law indicates an intent to harm through
technicalities (vs. greater purpose) and the social values such harm suggests
(implicit and tacit rules.). We explore to learn and someday learn to avoid
outcomes that shake the foundations of moral conscious. Some of us will stand for a higher more American value system.
The following
is for learning purposes only so take with a grain of salt.
Even if you are
forced into second class citizenship one still has the responsibility to be a decent
person despite the abuse. That place in society comes from the environmental
stimuli and the different laws for different people through local corruption.
People know their place by how these systems treat them when in that locality (not
in others so it is a local issue.). Patriotism, service, truth, and a
history of doing so is not given merit or worth much in comparison to
homogeneous clan member affiliation. When your hair color and close
affiliations with corrupted officials determines guilt and innocence we have a
much bigger problem.
Those on this
side of the line live here and those on that side live there. The physical
world is the same for both but what one can expect from the environment are
different. Entitled versus respectful or free riders versus producers come to mind. One will be treated with hate and the other with consideration and
it has nothing to do with values, intent or behaviors. The difference between a
billionaires neighborhood and a poor persons neighborhood is many times smaller
than the difference between those accepted and those rejected by social class.
You can accept there are clearly different laws for different people. You can accept that some have the right to harm others as many times as they want. You can even accept social corruption as a fact of life. What really bothers you is how something as small as a name, a difference in faith, perhaps skin color, or a political perspective can change your world (The nation started to protect against the bigotries of centuries past. Some keep those bigotries alive.) Where the smallest things become the biggest things, and the biggest thing become the smallest things expect no justice. They can't see through their distorted lenses to provide equitable treatment. There are no backstops. Wear your second class badge with honor! It is the badge of those who still believe in freedom. You have earned your rights many times over and shiuld expect them. We know there people who are undermining our principles and we keep the faith and honor our shared values.
Reject their
hate and be a better person then they could ever be is the best path forward.
Teach the next generation to respect our Constitution, uphold the rule of law,
the fair application of that law, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and
human/civil rights. Ensure political engagement and expression are sacred to
all members of society. Do not sell out your nation, its people, or it's
principles like they have. Patriotic people know there is room for improvement
and support that improvement no matter what their forced social position.
Here is a piece on what Americans expect in terms of patriotism. Look at what is #1 on the list. The Public and Patriotism. Imagine if we have people willfully creating intentional disparities through corruption of the law and do not share the same values as the rest of us. Notice how both parties believe in high values of respect. As a conservative I stand with freedom. I still believe "In God We Trust" and our oaths being more than lip service. Some corrupted officials do not. This hypothetical example will have a positive result but we are ensuring we understand an alternative logic then the ones used to promote a weaker society. Failure should be a learning experience and it should not be an option.
*This is a thought experiment for learning purposes and should be taken with a grain of salt. We are finding ways to understand corruption and hate. We can write a positive ending and it will likely have that positive ending.
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