The big questions are simply answered? Though the idea subtle in difference, once reviewed it is easy to see both morals and ethics have a unique function in creating the world around us. This is true for both the internal world we live in but also the social structures of the outside world. Collaboratively they formulate a series of life standards that one willingly selects to constitute identity.
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To break it down:
The very fiber of each countries identity is in direct relation to it's societies ethical principles. For example: Both Sweden and France have strong moralistic beliefs in a socialized structure where each man woman and child, as citizens, will be cared for from cradle to grave. Schools are free from grade one through university, health care is provided free of charge (to the extent that doctors will make house calls) and housing subsidies are provided for those that loose their jobs. These identities are mimic by their citizens. There is a social decorum or way of conduct that is upheld to the extreme occasion where the citizens up rise the government in order to retain such ways of living. Though it may not be visible to the naked 'American' eye, These citizens tend to pride themselves in a sense of community that binds one another's beliefs that unite some countries citizens enough to create their collective social identity.
I've noticed that America has a moralistic view as well. Ours is more rudimentary in comparison. Some social structure have been set into place, so not to seem too third worldly to outsiders, but here; less is more. We retain the 'freedom of choise' mindset. Americans want to be able to choose who teaches our children and how much we pay for those teachers. Everything is a la cart here. Though to a degree the mindset can seem to some as though all Americans are equal opportunists only looking out for the next new thing in which to better or enhance, in someway, our individual way of living.
I don't mean to be so bleak and dismissive in my perspective of my fellow Americans, but if we've learned nothing of the way government works here, I hope that we at least absorbed the bare notion that we in a 2 party system; and are each struggling to retain power. Both with an agenda that serves a purpose and a goal for those that are similar minded regarding such matters.
"I want small government, and want to be able to run my business like an American should...freely."
"I want government to oversee the wild and unmonitored actions of the business elite, so that we don't find ourselves in another financial, economic, or political rut that would negatively effect our nation or become the cause of a global detriment."
Ethics are a system of moral values or principles in action, while morals are the base principles or basis of 'right and wrong' conduct; therefore the ethical values one possesses is a direct comparison to ones own standard of themselves.
The very fiber of each countries identity is in direct relation to it's societies ethical principles. For example: Both Sweden and France have strong moralistic beliefs in a socialized structure where each man woman and child, as citizens, will be cared for from cradle to grave. Schools are free from grade one through university, health care is provided free of charge (to the extent that doctors will make house calls) and housing subsidies are provided for those that loose their jobs. These identities are mimic by their citizens. There is a social decorum or way of conduct that is upheld to the extreme occasion where the citizens up rise the government in order to retain such ways of living. Though it may not be visible to the naked 'American' eye, These citizens tend to pride themselves in a sense of community that binds one another's beliefs that unite some countries citizens enough to create their collective social identity.I've noticed that America has a moralistic view as well. Ours is more rudimentary in comparison. Some social structure have been set into place, so not to seem too third worldly to outsiders, but here; less is more. We retain the 'freedom of choise' mindset. Americans want to be able to choose who teaches our children and how much we pay for those teachers. Everything is a la cart here. Though to a degree the mindset can seem to some as though all Americans are equal opportunists only looking out for the next new thing in which to better or enhance, in someway, our individual way of living.
I don't mean to be so bleak and dismissive in my perspective of my fellow Americans, but if we've learned nothing of the way government works here, I hope that we at least absorbed the bare notion that we in a 2 party system; and are each struggling to retain power. Both with an agenda that serves a purpose and a goal for those that are similar minded regarding such matters.
"I want small government, and want to be able to run my business like an American should...freely."
"I want government to oversee the wild and unmonitored actions of the business elite, so that we don't find ourselves in another financial, economic, or political rut that would negatively effect our nation or become the cause of a global detriment."
It's easy to find oneself in a bind. Trying to discover personal identity while watching the manners of those around us. Is it any wounder that we create pockets of society and view them in the same light that we paint them? Just remember, no matter what notions you were predisposed to that have lead you to view the world in the way you do now; there is always time learn new morals on how to live differently.
Husam (Sam) Salman
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