Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Morality

We base our morality on many things, but the two biggest are law and religion. Morality is principle that people try to strive and live for so hard, but is so easily subject to change. It’s different wherever you go and depending on the person you are, but that is why we have law. The funny thing is how easily we change, and devolve when faced with difficult situations. For example in California they have the highest deficit in the country so they are trying to pass a bill to legalize marijuana. This will turn over the deficit. They predict marijuana will be the third highest produced product above grapes. That isn’t the point I’m not here to argue what I want or see, but to point out how easily the morality was changed. In America they have always had a war against drugs and found illegal drugs unacceptable, but when placed in a hard position it seems to be the only logical way to get out. That is a law changed just because of that. So how hard do we stand upon our principles? We are only human and so are our principles, so what must we do?

We have “evolved” so much why do we resort to things like this? Basic instinct takes over in the end… We are animals though but how far do we go when we take five steps forward and don’t hesitate to jump back.

1 comment:

  1. In times like these, I believe that morality shouldn't be subject to change no matter how bad the economy is. Like with your marijuana example. If we let that legalize, yes we will create a greater income of money, but there will be more reports of deaths and sickness. What's more important? (hint: our health!)

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