Morality—justice, fairness, compassion, and integrity—forms the backbone of any thriving society. Yet history and current events show how the erosion of these values enables manipulation and exploitation.
As Leo Tolstoy aptly observed:
“The state is a conspiracy” built on fear and self-interest rather than moral obligation.
Similarly, French philosopher Joseph de Maistre noted:
“Every nation gets the government it deserves”
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "Good men must not obey laws too well".
A society dulled to injustice creates fertile ground for corruption. This is no accident. For decades, the so-called “elites” (god-ites? I prefer paras-ites) have systematically undermined moral values through education, propaganda, and distraction, creating a pliable populace.
Reclaiming our communities and our natural rights starts with reclaiming personal responsibility – courageously always doing what is right, even when it is difficult.
A moral society doesn’t emerge by accident. It’s built through the efforts of individuals who stand firm in their values. To reclaim morality:
- Reject Moral Compromise. Minor ethical concessions lead to systemic corruption. Stand firm in what’s right, especially when it’s hard.
- Take Action. The current system is irreparably corrupt. Instead of engaging with it, focus on building ethical alternatives through assemblies and self-governance.
- Lead by Example. High moral standards inspire others, creating a ripple effect of integrity.
Martin Luther King Jr. captured this sentiment perfectly in his ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’:
“One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.”
- Be Courageous. We know their plans for us. Only you and I stand in their way.
As Edmund Burke wisely noted:
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
It’s time to act. By embracing moral responsibility in thought, word, and deed, we will reclaim the future and create a society guided by truth, compassion, and justice.
Darren.
