1 Jun 2008
Caryl Johnston
Very nice essay and I couldn't agree more with your contention that "equality" levels cultural distinction and with that, the capacity to be content with one's station and not to harbor resentments. Richard Weaver is a fine author, prescient, and in some ways attuned to issues raised by Ortega y Gasset in The Revolt of the Masses. There have been a few wise persons of superior understanding to warn of coming dangers, but alas, modern mass society seems to be determinately marching on to its own catastrophe. The only flaw I detect in this otherwise fine piece is that in actual fact "equality" is a myth for the masses, and does not apply to the small percentage of the truly wealthy - the globalized elite.
22 Jun 2008
terry andersen
"fraternity instead of equality".... I like it... kind of reminds me of a New Testament discourse about "body ministry".. a great theme about unequal status and gifting, but equal value and importance to the Creator and a functioning Kingdom.
I somehow survived the late sixties in San Francisco, where Berkley was boiling, pseudo intellectuals were burinig their brains out on lsd, the streets were electric in an ethereal circus atmosphere where Black Panthers, Bikers, Hippies, dreamers and capitalists clashed and coalesced at the same time.
I saw the politics, played the music, scratched my head in amazement and confusion, and now, 40 years later, am honored and grateful to meet people like you, who come down with a positive, honest, and constructive view, in spite of the "uphill" battle against silly and perverted intellectualism in our politically incorrect society, where good is said to be evil, and evil is said to be good.
Carry on, good warrior... you're gifted, this article is accurate and encouraging, and pardon my long winded effort to say so.
Terry
23 Jun 2008
Rebecca Bynum
Is equality just a myth of the masses used cynically by the "global elite"? I don't think so, I think it's very deeply ingrained in all levels of our society.
I like the line, "There is no good, nor bad. Only blandness."
And Terry, you made my evening. Thank you.