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Originally posted by mikerussellus
When you 'group' individuality you lose it. the whole point of individuality, the definition of it is lost.
Originally posted by mikerussellus
Logically there are no iduviduals in a group.
Originally posted by depmode21
Hello guys,
I've been lurking these boards for a few weeks now and it seems there is a lot of hysteria going on here.
If you really think about the contexts of a One-World Government, you will come to understand that it would do the planet good. You just have to think outside the box. Here are my points:
1) War Would End
In order for a One-World Government to be firmly established, there would have to be an understanding between all the nations of the world. The G-20 Summit is a perfect example of powerful nations co-existing for a beneficial common purpose. If all the nations in the world are united, then there won't be anymore disagreements or factors leading up to war. All difficulties would be resolved in peaceful fashion.
2) Poverty & Disease Would End
A lot of you seem to be complaining about higher taxes if a One-World Government becomes a reality. I believe that's a selfish point of view.
If the goal of raising taxes is to balance out the world economy and redistribute money to the poor, then why would it be such a bad thing?
I don't believe a lot of you have ever visited a third-world country, let alone put yourself in their shoes. I went to Afghanistan around 2006 to do some charity work and I can tell you that those people would give an arm and a leg to be able to live even close to how a minimum wage US citizen lives.
You all obviously care about the human race if you seem to be rebelling against the order in order to save "freedom". But would it be wrong to raise taxes in the wealthiest nations of the world and distributing to poor countries? Would it be wrong to use this same tax money to fund research for medical cures of the world's deadliest diseases?
3) Over-Population Would End
Let's say that this One-World Government sets a regulation that states that the amount of children you can have has to match the amount of income you make. Would this really be a bad thing? How many of you have seen or grown up in low-income families with multiple children? Some people can barely support themselves, let alone multiple children. What would happen to these children who've received a lack of nutrition and lack of education in their lives? This is the root of a moral problem that potentially leads to crime.
Let's say your parents were living off of Ramen noodles everyday and working minimum wage, would you respect them for bringing you into a world of poverty? What if they had waited until they were making enough income to raise you in a comfortable manner?
4) Violence Would End
Let's say that the "right to bear arms" is banished and punishment for certain crimes get harsher. Wouldn't this decrease the amount of violence and murder in the world? What if new technology were created similar to the weapons in the film, "Minority Report", that subdues criminals in a non-deadly way?
On a global note, this would take quite a bit of time because war would have to be abolished and peaceful coalition among nations would need to be established first, hence the One World Government.
5) Religious Extremism Would End
The age old nonsense of "My God is better than your God" has been plaguing mankind since the beginning. Even to this day, if you check the news, you will probably see "Suicide bomber hits subway, kills 15". Where do you think that suicide bomber got his motivation from?
Now, this might cause a bit of controversy but if I was part of a secret group that could influence the world's events, I would certainly try to stage some sort of Extraterrestrial contact with the world that would challenge people's beliefs. Now ask yourself if such an event happened, would the suicide bomber have still bombed the subway due to his religious beliefs?
There are many more points I would like to point out but unfortunately this post will not allow me to write anymore. Just ask yourselves if you would like to live in a society described as above.
Originally posted by TruthParadoxYour vision of a one world government is one filled with corruption.
But it doesn't have to be.
Originally posted by TylerKing
Originally posted by TruthParadoxYour vision of a one world government is one filled with corruption.
But it doesn't have to be.
Well duh. Of course it doesn't have to be, but it will.
Originally posted by TylerKing
Anything good gets destroyed, almost every form of government at it's core has very good ideals, but they get twisted and corrupted along the way. The sycophants will be there to try and sell it, Americans and most of the world just aren't buying.
Originally posted by TylerKing
We already had what could have been the perfect form of government, we just need to get it back.
Originally posted by mikerussellus
I am an American. I choose to stay an American. If I'm in a group it is because I choose to join that group. Once that ability to choose is taken away I lose.
Originally posted by mikerussellus
Do you honestly think that everyone will choose to be a part of this global government?
Originally posted by mikerussellus
And then, if not, are you going to MAKE them choose? Sounds like a loss of freedom and free will to me.
Originally posted by mikerussellus
And while it is true that jellybeans retain their color, (weak analogy) try keeping your individual colors mixed when using the food coloring used to dye them.
Originally posted by TruthParadox
You have to live in some country...
No.
People don't choose to follow our laws, so I don't see how things would be any different in a one world government.
That's because we never had it to begin with.
You can move to another country if you want, but you will always be under laws of some sort. And because of that, you will never have complete freedom or free will.
Of course there will be murderers who say "Blarg this is ridiculous! I should be able to kill someone if I choose to". At that point, they can move to an uninhabited island.
You can't have it all... You just can't...
If you don't want to abide by the laws of society, then you also won't reap the benefits of society. Go live in the caves. Have fun. Don't forget to write.
Originally posted by TruthParadox
reply to post by wonderworld
Ok.
So it's impossible for the whole world to enjoy such a government?
I've yet to hear one argument for why a one world government would fail.
Originally posted by TruthParadox
I've yet to hear one argument for why a one world government would fail.