The fallacy of the policy that is being proposed is that it is fair.
No solution can be fair.
The concept of fairness is an illusion and a myth.
Unfortunately it's been around a while and causes all sorts of problems.
Many pupils use it as a weapon until wise teachers turn on them and retort "Life's not fair , get used to it mate."
And with voices that shriek about the unfairness, the more disturbed will be the population.
Claiming to be fair is a big mistake.
Getting people to accept that any solution is always going to be unfair is the only way forward.
Putting in place support for those that feel they need it is essential.
We have developed a society that has come to expect support.
We are sailing into unknown seas and we need a contingency fund to deal with the unknown problems ahead.
Those of us that have accepted unfairness and have learnt to cope, will have our work cut out helping others accept this truth.
As I see it first thing to do is ask:
Am I coping?
If yes, then the next may be:
Can I help someone else cope?
Then.
Can I help them help others to cope?
Then we're onto a winner!
3 comments:
Cope?
With income? With health? With life? Or?
Not everyone (in fact very few) people want folk sticking their oar in, in what is essentially their problem. There is an excellent CAB for giving advice, where things are kept confidential and professional help can be provided where necessary.
Maybe volunteering one's skills through the CAB is preferable?
Am I wrong in thinking that there is a system already in place where good quality unwanted furniture, TV's, Computers etc can be taken and those in need can take them away?
Also, doesn't the WVS collect and give away clothes and toys?
I know some people who often buy from charity shops. Not because they are short of cash but because they get bargains as well as supporting a good cause.
Cheap meals are quite possible without loss of goodness. And canny people, with reasonable incomes, buy stuff on its sell-by date at vastly reduced prices.
There is no shame in being short of cash. But there is in wasting money on frivolous non-essentials when there are bills to be paid.
'Make do and mend' can be fun too.
Maybe you should start a self-help/make do and mend group, Geoff?
A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?”
This is a lesson, I'm trying to learn.
It's hard going for me.
At least I've taken it on board!
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