Why help anyone?

This is my answer to the question that was originally posted on the internet.

Q. Why is it anyone's responsibility other than themselves to fix their life? To do so would require public funds (taxes). Taxation is theft so in reality, stolen income from producing citizens would be taken under threat of force then redistributed to those not producing.

A. Because many people are incapable of fixing their own lives and need the assistance of someone else. A person in a wheel chair needs someone else to push it. A person who is deaf needs someone to sign for them. A person who is blind needs a shoulder to lean on. This is why we have a society so we can help each other. So the more fortunate can share their good luck with the less fortunate, or needy, and the entire group can prosper together.



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William Schaeffer

Thought for the day

"Diligence leads to victory and truth." - The Answer Deck


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William Schaeffer

The Pledge of Allegience

A pledge is only meaningful when it is voluntary. If the pledge is required, it isn't really a pledge, it is brainwashing and coercion. Sorry. And I have nothing personally against "The Pledge of Allegiance" but this realization is absolutely true, regarding the authentic nature of "The Pledge."

If a pledge isn't voluntary, it is coercion.  And in that case, the person repeating it isn't free and independent and in control of their own life.  They are controlled.


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William Schaeffer

Peter R. Breggin, MD: How to Help Deeply Disturbed Persons—Fourth in the" Simple Truths" Series

Watch the video

Peter R. Breggin, MD: How to Help Deeply Disturbed Persons—Fourth in the" Simple Truths" Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F_kLbtnWWM

The thesis of this video is that the cure for mental illness is LOVE - Personal Relationship. That is exactly what is missing in America today -- LOVE.


 Watch the video and listen to what the video is saying. The cause of people suffering from psychosis, or schizophrenia is SOLELY a lack of trust in ANY of their human relationships. In some fundamental way these people were betrayed by every single person they knew and THIS IS WHY they suffer. The cure is NOT drugs, or institutions. The cure is LOVE. If they were LOVED, they would be cured. Simple. THERE IS NO LOVE IN AMERICA. This is why there are homeless, drug addicts, criminals, suicides, and psychosis --

WE ARE TRAINED TO BE UNLOVING BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.


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William Schaeffer

Student Debt

Just imagine: In Europe, higher education is paid for by the state, and there is no student debt. These are the people that you will be competing against for economic success. Young adults without student debt, that speak two or three languages fluently, and have housing and medical coverage guaranteed.

Which work force do you think will be more likely to produce quality products?



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William Schaeffer

November 25, 2015

Two years ago on this day I was involved in an automobile accident and severely injured. I broke my neck. Literally. I had a HALO screwed to my head. I spent ten days in the hospital and three months recovery time on disability. It was a life changing experience and one of the most challenging events of my life. The worst thing about the whole experience was the realization of how alone I was in the world and how little most anyone really cares about anyone at all in USA America. However, I was VERY FORTUNATE to have a couple close friends who helped me out and I experienced near total recovery. Many times I wished that I had just died and part of me still does.


 However, it has been a fantastic two years and I have had some amazing experiences. The one thing I learned that I would like to share, "Hang in there, you never know what the future brings."  Thanks to everyone -- just for being you and have a good day anyway.

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William Schaeffer

Isolation

Most people in America do not realize how isolated they really are.

 In the history of humankind it was customary to have a rich web of lifetime associations, in whose company you all grew old together. These were your extended family, clan members, tribe members, childhood friends, neighbors, cousins, aunts and uncles. You all knew and supported each other for the duration of your entire life.

 Today, In America, we are largely isolated in small superficially associated economic groups where nobody really cares about anyone. We have all lost touch with our childhood friends, early work associates and even our own families. We may have a friend or two and an insurance card for emergencies, but we are mostly isolated in a regulated and licensed society.

 It may seem like family, but family never lets other people live and die in the streets. Family never steals everything and leaves you nothing. Family doesn't cheat and lie and gaslight your complaints with a police car and a deaf ear. Family doesn't try to take your money.

 Look at any anthropology text describing other cultures and read the descriptions of the social networks and family groups. Then reflect on your own life and the lives of the few people you really know.



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William Schaeffer