The System

Why are most systems self-serving, unethical, and conservative?

SOCIETY IS SURVIVAL OF THE ECONOMICALLY FITTEST. When this question was proposed in class, I immediately had two split reactions, one that believed in the question and one that challenged it. When we think of the oppression of systems we often designate a certain group of people whether it be by race, social class, or any other type of category. This shows the prejudice of the system. When thinking about this it came to me that systems are all about winners. Companies will do anything to better themselves, by almost any means necessary, i.e. taking over small businesses, clearing areas for buildings. In today's world, wee see big tech companies like Oracle wiping out any threat and then leaving thousands of people jobless, proving that the system is all about the win. If we take a humanitarian approach, Hurricane Katrina was the way it was because those who were left basically to die were the losers, the ones who in the system's eyes cannot move society forward. In the system's eyes, it's not worth the risk to save or protect the weak. This "conservative" approach shows that its all about keeping the tip of the iceberg afloat, and letting everyone drown below. In our world, life is about the WIN. In sports, coaches could really care less about that 37th man on the team, the want the win. Society is survival of the economically fittest.

PART 2

My other feeling on the subject was one of almost sincere disbelief and almost anger towards those who blame the system for their troubles and their strife. It seems that today people are more into excuses and hand outs then they are to the ideals and principles that our country was founded on. The idea of individualism has been lost in todays world because of a almost lazy attitude that says "it's not my fault". Well to be honest, it is your fault. Accountability for ones self is something rarely seen any more. My parents are perfect examples of how you can beat the system if you just suck it up and fight back with your brain. My dad came from a family of blue collar, poor, carpenters. He took his blows, had to make his way through tough times, mean streets, and all the other "problems" of life. But he didn't let that get him down, he graduated high school, didn't any type of money for college, so he served his country, got what education he could, even with the drawbacks of being in the military. He worked everyday to make himself better. 20 years later, he's living the life he dreamed for, getting to see the places he never thought he would get to see. And it's because he didn't sit back and make excuses for his woes. Everyone has the chance to make it and break the oppression of the system. Their are kids here at saint Marys who are living proof. They are taking advantage of the programs set up in rough areas and are making it. Our country was built off hard work and the belief that the individual spirit and drive could not be touched by any group. If your not the best player on the team, don't cry about it, go work your butt off and be somebody. Laziness is the disease of Americans today and the reason why system oppression is the way it is.

Part 1 (in class)-Group Analysis
Society(System) is set up to us human nature as a tool against the people. In psychology studies, it is proven that it is human nature to ignore the mistakes of others because of society's I can do it better mentality. In every history text it is proven that the same mistakes are made over and over again. THIS IS THE SYSTEM!! The system makes us believe that we can do anything better then anyone before, even if it's been proven wrong time and time again. By having people live this life, those who are on top of the system control all aspects of popular life i.e. authority, economics, and practically everyday life. The only ones who beat the system are the ones who are even aware that it's there.