How Minority Rules

I now know why Democracy fails.  I learned this at work. Bare with me, this is a stupid example, but so fitting.

There are 9 of us in our office.  7 of us would prefer to have the lights off.  2 people want them on and blindingly bright.  So in true democratic fashion, the lights stay on all day as the majority are forced to capitulate to the loudly voiced demands of the minority.

Apparently in a Democracy all you have to do is yell and complain louder than anyone else and you get your way.  And that is how minority rules.

Personal Responsibility has Vanished in America

I am just going to quote a big block of this from Glenn Beck, because I tend to agree with it so much. There is a major trend forming in America. People won’t take responsibility for their own actions.

Note: The election part of this rant has been removed because I am so tired of hearing about politics and feel that the other half of the message has a very important point to make.

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