Todays' world governments are so messed up and confusing for people to follow them and why should they follow them?  It's seems better for all of us to live naturally, to treat others and be treated by others the way we all want, get a real unity instead of being forced to follow some authority's ways.  The Sex Pistols were beyond correct, so hence my question is well-deserving.
210428
Living in anarchy sounds cool at first (I used to be an anarchist myself) but when you look deeper into it, it doesn't really make sense.  I mean, the Pistols were cool and all, but they couldn't have thought too much about the consequences of anarchy.  If we were living in a state of anarchy, there would be no laws to abide by and all the sickos would come out and start doing whatever they wanted and no one could do anything about it.  Someone could just go aound killing people and there would be no justice.  And since there would be no checks or balances to ensure the safety of citizens, we'd all pretty much be screwed.  \n\nI agree that the government is messed up, and I doubt it does much good for the people the way it's being run right now, but if there was no government we'd probably revert back to earlier times when robbery and murders were common occurances.  I would personally prefer to see a government that does a good job in governing and helping its people rather than messing around behind their backs and being as corrupt as ours is today...
285150
Yes, It is possible to someday have a "New World Order."  I mean this in the most positive way.  It will take time and some revolutionary type of thinking however.  I have traveled all over the world and I have found that we have more in common with people of the world than we have differences.  People want the same things--good health, happiness, economic opportunity, to raise a family, hope and just governance.  We are closer than many will lead us to believe. It will begin with a vision of common grounds regarding shared values and the continuous denouncing of evil and evil rhetoric.  Certainly, there is going to be hatred and contempt, but we cannot let a small minority of "Terrorists" threaten our very existence.  People are basically good and will choice good over evil once their primal needs are satisfied.  The problem with a world society is one of fairness to all people and sectors of the world.  This becomes a major obstacle to world peace and is probably the one thing that can prevent the evolution of governance to that level.  That notwithstanding--doesn't it sound a lot better to visualize world peace than to live in a world full of hatred and violence?  And a world in which we are united against those who create chaos.  I could envision a day when we are governed by a board of our peers that are responsible for ensuring just and competent governance.
252259
Well you sort of answered your own question because we cant agree on anything especially God. Which God do you prefer we keep? generic? Thats the one the forefathers kept.Whats Important to one is B.S. to another. As a Christian  I realize no government of man can ever be perfect We are imperfect and eventually it corrupts.We can only work to make it as good as it can be and I agree its a mess.
67716
Society must function with some type of uniformed rules. Without these rules society will fall into anarchy. Basically, a life without any type of rules. That's pretty scary. Can you imagine life without any rules? You say teach your childern to respect nature. But then again, you are forming some type of rule. There is no such thing as total freedom without consequence.
192562
Because were letting our government run everything and a countries people are viewed by those who lead them. Not the people as a whole.
398561
I think we should do what that general suggests.  There has never been a war, in which a force that went and lived up to laws of morality, and the other side did not, and the first force, winning.  Sometimes, you just have to be cruel to win.  I think what this general says is a great idea (I know it sounds kind of sick)  Just kill the people that decide to ruin other's lives, I see no wrong in that.
202080
Your question is good and very interesting. What it shows is the many contradicitons in the law.\n\nIf goverment had it their way--I imagine they would outlaw many of the personal freedoms we have.\nWhy one law is set in place opposed to another depends on the lobby of folks in higher places that are willing to fight agaisnt it.\n\nIt is a fine line the goverment walks as they make laws on a public level without stepping on peoples personal rights.\n\nHowever--you are not without choice--you can choose not to wear seatbelts and pay the 10$ ticket if caught or you can organize folks to fight agaisnt an unjust law.\n\nLike I said above--it is these fights that explain why we have so many contradictions.
587735
I couldn't answer in details as I don't know the specifics of the situation... but just generally as I see it, almost everything on earth goes through some kind of cycle.\n\nBut you're right it's one thing that is BLOODY ridiculous!\n\nThough everyone is entitled to his own cause, whether for religion or politics, we must think of the common good for everyone.  And if ever, we would cling to the words of the Bible that we're created in the image and likeness of God, we must NOT be hurting others, much as we wouldn't like to be hurt.  More so that people should not be killing people, because we are all the same in this world all having the rights for life, for love, for everything we're entitled.\n\nAnd even if we don't believe in God nor in any religion, may we just ask ourselves, "Do we really like what is happening, such as these wars for eons...?" -- and if the answer is NO, and I think it's just COMMON SENSE that we should stop doing such.\n\nBut even if unknowingly, we have been molded by the "structural system" in our society, that we must be like what we believe is right for us... when when see the killings and damages to life and properties, is not enough to say that IT'S ENOUGH!  \n\nIn simple Philosophy we are not ordinary animals... we have FREE WILL and MIND to think what to choose what to do or not to do.
66083
it is wrong in every sense. everyone should respect each other. not only in religions but also culture. everything has its' boundaries. even if they say they want to practise democracy, there's a limit there. it just goes to show some people don't really care about others and it's a very sad state to be in right now. if anyone did it to any other religion.. it will still be just as wrong as it is now.
247472
long time ago in a far away land someone decided that people were living freely, doing just what they wanted, when they wanted and the government had to find a way to put\nthese people in place, so they thought of a story....lets make two places people can go when they die - the place for the good ones (who follow all the rules al the time) and the place for the bad ones (who don't follow the rules), then we threaten them with the bad place and they'll start following the rules, cause they wouldn't want to go there...you see, heaven and hell does not really exist. Come on our loving God put his own children in burning flame for eternity? Does that sound like the God you want to serve? Sounds a bit freeky to me. Truth is God loves everybody, every single one of us and there is only one destination for all of us, which is heaven, but if we were to know that - we'll stop following the "rules". Do you honestly think any one of us "deserve" to go to heaven? Nope...but ALL of us will be there one day and ALL of us will be happy! That's the real truth if you were wondering ; )\nTake care!
340987
I've always said that we need to take care of our own first.  The truth is that we could take care of them all, and make things so much better for everyone, if the people in charge of all of this - the politicians and corporate leaders - weren't so d@mn corrupt.
237321
I will be following this very closely, as this question is incredably nessisary to ask. Strange that is should be asked however, since we are all human beings. No one is less than anyone else. Why do we have these ideas that people can push others around or away because of ones subjective belief of right or wrong? Well said Asker.
272027
Once USA decided to move to another planet, I do not see reasons why to stay in these organisations. \nAlso might be that these organisations are ineffective because of some bad influence - a rich guy may think if he orders the music, then...
639562
I think the government is to blame.  If they would enforce the law as it stands, we would not be having these issues.\nNow they want new laws.  If they aren't obeying the current laws, why should they obey new ones?  It just \ndoes not make sense.
541522
You know what.  You're right.  I mean, way back when, when the British used the acronym F.U.C.K. for rape victims, it wasn't a bad word and now it is.  And we do have so many crazy rules and regulations.  People should have common sense enough to at least follow the 10 rules God gave us.  Those are really the only rules we need to live by anyway.  Like thou shall not kill, thou shall not steal, thou shall not commit adultery, etc., etc..... It's crazy and I do not know why we have so many rules to follow.  So, sorry I couldn't really answer it.
320771
Because the ones that are followers are shy and insecure. They want to "fit it" so they will do anything to become part of the "in" crowd. It's sad, really but they should, well hopefully grow out of it. Could you imagine how much more chaotic the world would be if EVERYONE was a leader?
524375
This is a serious question, and it merits a serious answer. I believe you're 100% correct. And the reason is because when people are raised to be hyper-conscious of their rights, and always to make sure that nobody steps on those rights, it creates a narcissitic mindset in which the person believes that the whole world revolves around him/her.\n\nPeople need to be raised with a appreciation of their rights; but more importantly, they need to be raised with a clear understanding of their obligations. The trick is to be balanced in life. And unfortunately, today, most people are lopsided in their social skills. (It's all about me, Me, ME).\n\nCheers, mate.