BASIC SUSTENANCE

Desire brings upon suffering and the extreme yogi would starve in pursuit of enlightenment, however this is not the path for the many.  We have seen the great west prevail in an ideological conflict that spanned seven decades.  We now have the task of formulating and summoning adherence to a social contract binding the world over.  In our search for a global peace, a place where the free market can operate without hindrance, we need to iron out the indifference held by a small portion of society.  There are inevitably some losers of the capitalistic system.  There was bound to be.  Some people gamble their life savings on a brilliant idea.  Some people lose their job in the downsizing of western labor markets and increase in global outsourcing.  Whatever the case may be, there has to be a basic sustenance allowance in place for those dire straits.  Enough to cover a modest rental, some food, drink and a means, an opportunity to have a new start.  Maybe some TAFE or university for those battling and willing to give it a go.  Capitalism and communism have been in battle for long enough.  It is time to disarm and negotiate. 

We are able to have a free country, free from Imperial ties and free from oppression with the liberties of speeh, religion and market, while still ensuring some basic human dignity.  There is no need to beg, steal or kill.  State intervention to supply to those who are really disadvantaged and unable to compete without a helping hand.  The promise of endless support does in fact take away any little motivation to work and compete in the rat race, however a little bit of tax money directed at those who have been left to fester in the gutters world would go a long way in preserving the security of those who are able.  In the pursuit of greatest happiness for greatest number, we have to ensure that those that are unable to compete in a free market have the right, the basic human right of sustenance.  No matter how much we try to limit our desire in the philosophy of right thought, right action, every human in the world, including those in Nairobi and Bombay, deserve to receive their basic sustenance.  Following Buddhist philosophy of right thought right action, it is only right to endeavor to tax the rich and give out a basic sustenance to those that are disadvantaged.