Of course, we would open the door. Now, if it was someone we had never seen before, we would hesitate and shout some questions through the locked door to try to ascertain the person's legitimacy. That's where the "self-interest" part of the equation comes in! On a personal note, I have lived in the country where we never locked our house and in certain areas of Los Angeles where all the doors and windows are locked virtually all the time. This provides me with a broad view of "self-interest rightly understood" in such a circumstance!
I recall that when I moved to L.A., a new friend of Persian descent was encouraging me to *up* my safety regimen, saying, "There is an old Arab adage that says, 'Trust in Allah, but tie your camel's leg.'"
Great comment. I’ve lived in some bad neighborhoods and grew up in some so I do have some street sense but you’ve been out here where we live now and it’s pretty laid-back and safe. But you never know and situational awareness kicks in sometimes and keeps us safe.
A very worthy read and stand at this point in our evolution. Compassion is a result of the human moral compass, IMHO, and yet this most human characteristic has been hijacked by evil and used against us. One doesn’t have to look far to see its corruptive, manipulative force alive and thriving in our society. And if one peeks behind the curtain of the exploiters, there’s not an ounce of compassion in those puppet masters. Those who scream that we must be concerned for all wouldn’t lift their finger or toss a quarter to the homeless indigent subsiding just outside their walled mansion, in the city they’ve destroyed with their ruthless political games to ensure chaos among the masses. We, who still employ our moral compass, must connect to each other and restore the basis for our humanness, whatever we individually call that force, as it’s the only thing that will save humanity.
Of course, we would open the door. Now, if it was someone we had never seen before, we would hesitate and shout some questions through the locked door to try to ascertain the person's legitimacy. That's where the "self-interest" part of the equation comes in! On a personal note, I have lived in the country where we never locked our house and in certain areas of Los Angeles where all the doors and windows are locked virtually all the time. This provides me with a broad view of "self-interest rightly understood" in such a circumstance!
I recall that when I moved to L.A., a new friend of Persian descent was encouraging me to *up* my safety regimen, saying, "There is an old Arab adage that says, 'Trust in Allah, but tie your camel's leg.'"
Great comment. I’ve lived in some bad neighborhoods and grew up in some so I do have some street sense but you’ve been out here where we live now and it’s pretty laid-back and safe. But you never know and situational awareness kicks in sometimes and keeps us safe.
Yes, I'm all for remaining keen regardless of the outward appearances of a situation!
A very worthy read and stand at this point in our evolution. Compassion is a result of the human moral compass, IMHO, and yet this most human characteristic has been hijacked by evil and used against us. One doesn’t have to look far to see its corruptive, manipulative force alive and thriving in our society. And if one peeks behind the curtain of the exploiters, there’s not an ounce of compassion in those puppet masters. Those who scream that we must be concerned for all wouldn’t lift their finger or toss a quarter to the homeless indigent subsiding just outside their walled mansion, in the city they’ve destroyed with their ruthless political games to ensure chaos among the masses. We, who still employ our moral compass, must connect to each other and restore the basis for our humanness, whatever we individually call that force, as it’s the only thing that will save humanity.
That was such a good comment that I can think of nothing to add. Thank you.
Thank you.
I can’t access the link to the story; can you put it in the body of your post, maybe?
https://intellectualtakeout.org/2023/11/tocquevilles-self-interest-rightly-understood-the-profound-value-of-compassion-in-the-west/
Works! Thank you!
Thanks for letting me know.
Try the new link at the bottom, If that don’t work it is at Intellectual take out