[upcountry miss]

I remember years and years ago (40-50???), my job required spending time on the road traveling between Post Offices, I listened to my car radio. One day, a gent who claimed to be a libertarian gave a long spiel about families and communities taking care of their own, and how much better this world would be. A lot of what he said would not be possible for everyone, but the essence of his rant made so much sense to me. I have tried to incorporate his theory into my life to the extent possible and hubby puts me to shame with the things he does most every day.When my mother became bedridden, my two sisters and I provided 24 hour care for three years. I realize everybody can't do these things, but those that could, should.

[DelaWhere]

>>>I realize everybody can’t do these things, but those that could, should. <<<

I think what happens now days is that people take the position that since they don’t have the inclination or time to do it all, they opt to do nothing. Then they justify it with ‘the government will do it.’

Of course the government acts to encourage people to ‘leave it to them’. Oh, could I start ranting on that... LOL