[Ailist] Positive Core of America -

[John Loty]

Hello fellow AI practitioners,

Broadening the perspective to include the whole world (in addition to America) why is it that we accept that the for profit companies cannot (currently do not?)take into account as the way they do business the longer term effects of all that happens - Is it because we as individuals do not take the long term view - buying things we cannot pay for now  (using credit) as if it were some divinely appointed right.

The individuals (you and me) that work and influence our culture (wherever we may be) have (in my view) the power to bring about change for the better but we always seem to be looking to some form of big brother/sister (government/organisations) to start and carry this forward.

Right now the world seems intent on loading our grand children and their children with massive debt just so we can continue on in total ignorance that we have over-spent -- way way over-spent. ??

We are starting to understand that environmental issues are critical because they are about the longer term - isn't the longer term effect of our spending (forget about saving) also just as important?

I know this is not very appreciative but doesn't it need to be said, discussed and understood?


John Loty
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-----Original Message-----
From: ailist-bounces at lists.business.utah.edu [mailto:ailist-bounces at lists.business.utah.edu] On Behalf Of Capela2 at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, 3 March 2009 7:55 AM
To: robyn at litglobal.com; ailist at lists.business.utah.edu
Subject: Re: [Ailist] Positive Core of America

 
In a message dated 3/1/09 4:19:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
robyn at litglobal.com writes:

What are  the best and highest qualities that represent America’s  
“positive  core”?
What areas offer America the greatest possibilities to bring  about  
justice, equity and equality?
And, in 10 years, how would  we like all global citizens to perceive us?



The best and highest qualities that represent America's core is that most  
individuals truly care about those who are in need.
 
The areas that offer the greatest possibilities to bring about justice,  
equity and equality are the non-profit agencies that have dedicated to helping  
those who are in need. These agencies, who serve the poor, individuals in  need 
and individuals with developmental disabilities, do not make a great  deal of 
money but in their own small way bring joy and comfort to those they  serve. 
These individuals have dedicated their lives to making sure they make a  
difference and don't expect anything back except an occasional thank you from  their 
supervisors.
 
10 years from now, they know that even though the US is not perfect they  
will always do the right thing in the ned and that it may take time but they  
learn from their mistakes.
 
Stan Capela
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