Yes, I believe communism is completely bad. You do not suprose me that the American deomcratic system has allowed communist ideals to creep into it. It's sad what a drag these types of programs are on our nation. I would like to see them go away but once people begin to think they're entitled to something and have a "right" to government sponsored handouts (i.e a right to my money), it's very difficult to get rid of that mentality.
Work should be a way of serving humanity, not serving myself?!?! That's a socialist comnment if ever I heard one. Say what you really mean, "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need."
Work is all about making money for yourself. If you want to serve humanity, do only volunteer work and see if that keeps the lights on. You're not writing that code to make the world a better place (if it does, that's nice), you're writing it so you can get paid and buy your kid that GI Joe with the kung fu grip for Christmas or whatever you want to spend the money on.
Of course corporations are going in the exact opposite direction from you! They're honest about their goal - profit. You've done exactly the right thing, albeit unknowingly, by going after the profit for yourself in what you call a mercenary fashion.
The approach to education is already about growing up to serve humanity. You're the living proof of that.
You're still going home at night knowing that you did a damned good job no matter who you work for - another company or yourself. Your post implies that looking out for yourself first is not a good thing to do. I would disagree - it's one of the best things you can do for yourself as shown in your next statement about how your life is much better. You are doing the same great job and probably making more money for it. Getting laid off may turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you...
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Yes, I believe communism is completely bad. You do not suprose me that the American deomcratic system has allowed communist ideals to creep into it. It's sad what a drag these types of programs are on our nation. I would like to see them go away but once people begin to think they're entitled to something and have a "right" to government sponsored handouts (i.e a right to my money), it's very difficult to get rid of that mentality.
Work should be a way of serving humanity, not serving myself?!?! That's a socialist comnment if ever I heard one. Say what you really mean, "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." Work is all about making money for yourself. If you want to serve humanity, do only volunteer work and see if that keeps the lights on. You're not writing that code to make the world a better place (if it does, that's nice), you're writing it so you can get paid and buy your kid that GI Joe with the kung fu grip for Christmas or whatever you want to spend the money on. Of course corporations are going in the exact opposite direction from you! They're honest about their goal - profit. You've done exactly the right thing, albeit unknowingly, by going after the profit for yourself in what you call a mercenary fashion. The approach to education is already about growing up to serve humanity. You're the living proof of that.
You're still going home at night knowing that you did a damned good job no matter who you work for - another company or yourself. Your post implies that looking out for yourself first is not a good thing to do. I would disagree - it's one of the best things you can do for yourself as shown in your next statement about how your life is much better. You are doing the same great job and probably making more money for it. Getting laid off may turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you ...