A good citizen is not the same as a good human being! Where the ”good” citizen is relative to the regime, the good human being is good everywhere. The good human being is good simply because it is good. Let the indoctrination processes melt away. Laws and beliefs have their own agenda and it has nothing to do with what is best for the collective we.
The ancient greeks had a word for the quest for the best regime. They called it eros, which means LOVE. The search for the best regime must necessarily be accompanied, sustained and elevated by LOVE.
hipmonkey 
Dave, you are back! I was thinking about you this morning, and wondering where you are and HOW you are. I hope you are well.
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I have a lot of stuff going on but I try to get back here to my home when I can ;)
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I value your posts. I hope you are okay.
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How amazing is this? I just started reading this last week :)
I hope you’re doing well David.
Debra
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Plato never gets old :)
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Yes, and now I listen to make the reading a little quicker. :)
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Fine and proper distinction. Good to see you posting, David.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Best wishes
john
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Thanks John :)
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Absolutely fascinating philosophical discussion. From “you’re always trying to trick people, Socrates” to “the inquiry we are undertaking is not a simple matter” to “if you see justice, give me a shout” to “good surpasses knowledge and truth” to the final description of a near death experience and the penalties and rewards for rejecting or choosing justice, one wonders how “The Republic” by Plato hasn’t become made into one of the greatest movies of all time.
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Absolutely agree Jerry.
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This left me groping for words. ^_^
Awesome post.
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Excellent share Dave!… I will definitely bookmark it, great finding!.
All the best to you and thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Aquileana :D
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Thank you
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Everything okay? Where ya been?
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Hope to be back soon, having several family members with serious health issues.
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Sorry to hear that – family comes first!!!
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Missing your posts! Healing thoughts to you! ~~ Angela
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Fascinating blog. You cover so many themes close to my heart: the Matrix, Plato, Zen. Thanks for the richness; looking forward to browsing your writing.
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It’s nice to be in the company of like minded people :)
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This is an excellent blog, please rock on! ;)
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