Knowledge and Fortitude

The War Against Silent Propaganda

There is a quiet underlying but pivotal battle for the soul of our nation. Do money and ignorance rule, or will science and tolerance prevail? There has always been a quest for the human species, like ants, to explore new worlds and concepts. This growth does not just exist where we expand, but in who we are and in the knowledge we’ve acquired along the way. There have always been counterwinds to that growth, whether it be greed, self-interest, or our very nature; because one thing is always certain: our means of survival leads to our morality.

In recent years, with the rapid advancement of technology, I have seen these counter winds grow and become extremely powerful forces. Societal progress is no longer measured in our growth of knowledge, integrity, and character but in the acquisition of material goods and the perception of success from such pursuits. We no longer take pride in who we are and what we accomplish but instead rely on what we have, and what others think while becoming complacent. How has this happened? Why does it matter? How can the government help correct this problem?

We no longer live in neighborhoods. We live in communities, not bound together by care for our neighbors but by self-interest and greed.