What We Can’t See about Ourselves

By David R. Young, author of THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM: Freedom vs. Enslavement

Have you ever had the opportunity to talk with an immigrant from a communist or socialist country?  It’s like listening to a dinner guest pointing out the ketchup on your chin. You express your thanks as you wipe your chin, perhaps slightly embarrassed.  “Your zipper is down.” “Oh, thanks.” you say as you turn away from the crowd to pull it up. Though such helpful observations tend to carry some embarrassment, you’re still thankful because you can correct the problem.

Americans grow up in the freest country in the world. We have our families, our jobs our routines. We go to school and learn about our country and government. We have a sense that government is taking care of things and America will be around forever. Any possibility of a blind spot occurring in this scenario? (more…)