resolving vMeme clashes ... RE: [Ailist] TED

[Capela2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/14/08 1:17:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
kervick at comcast.net writes:

The  stuck countries are those that are mired in human rights violations, 
civil  war, religious and ethnic intolerance, authoritarianism, health crises 
 
including AIDS, corruption, abuse of women and minorities, and economic  
despair.  They are easy to spot.

Powerful countries are  civilized nations that have earned a place at the 
leadership table by  virtue of their  track record of economic success and 
societal  well-being.  They are also easy to spot.

Who decides?   Enlightened peoples that care for the planet.



Regarding the above, I disagree because the powerful countries often have  
the same problems as the stuck countries. In the end I often search for answers  
and appreciate the assistance I receive. As opposed to labels we do well when 
we  search for the positive we can learn. 
 
When looking at evaluation and/or social justice I am often impressed by  
what I learn from countries that would be defined as the stuck countries. Not  
from their government per se but the people of those countries who often find  
ways to bring about social justice. In many respects they often have a great  
deal to teach those countries that are defined as the powerful countries.
 
Stan Capela
 
 



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