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I believe rather broadly that it is the community's duty to uphold the community, and that means every institution - the state, the church, the corporation, the
by rm_-rf_slash 11y ago
I believe rather broadly that it is the community's duty to uphold the community, and that means every institution - the state, the church, the corporation, the family - has a part to play in creating a better place to live.
"All they need is X" is often a misleading ideal. The further you are from your own context and culture, the less you will pick up on cues that seem small but can make all the difference in how people's behavior and environment can be changed for the better. Do people drive or walk/bus to work? Do they eat frozen food or go to the farmer's market? If they hear a bump in their house at night, is their first reaction to get their gun or 911?
A wholly strong community benefits everybody. People are friendlier. Government is more trusted. Corporations can hire talent by touting their home as a pleasant alternative to the coastal city rat races. And if it works in one place, chances are people elsewhere will seek to emulate your model, instead of having it thrust upon them.
- thex10 11y agoThis assumes the community has a good deal of agency.