Democracy: Guide On How To Vote
A simple version
Elections is coming soon. So here is a simple guide on how you should vote. Your vote matter to one person only, you. This is your voice being heard. Make it matter to you.
Democracy was first Founded by the Ancient Greeks over 2000 years ago. By such men, as it was always men, as Solon and Pericles. It was in the days of such philosophers as Socrates and Plato. The first version of Democracy is a far cry from where we are today. But a few core rules to understand the importance to a Democracy has been lost.
Partly because we don’t teach children what it means to be in a Democracy, to be part of humanity. It is time to reform our schools, and start teaching our children to first and foremost, the skill of critical thinking.
That is the first part of the two core principles that are needed to make a Democracy a functioning way of governing. There are only two, so it’s not really that hard to remember or even understand:
- First Duty is toward yourself.
- Second Duty is toward society.
If you believe Democracy is the best form of system, that has been created for governing, then these two duties are what you must adhere to. The Founding Fathers thought it had all the merits they could launder on it
1: Erga te — For You.
Everyone’s First Duty in a Democracy, is toward themselves. It is everyone’s own responsibility to learn, to continuously keep themselves informed, and find those they can trust are telling them the truth, because the only thing that ruin Democracy is lies. Corruption gnaws at all societies, but in a Democracy, it erodes the people’s faith in the system, not in individuals.
2: Erga alios — For others
Everyone’s Second Duty in a Democracy, is that toward Society itself, and everyone in it. Diversity is second nature to a Democracy. The whole point is, that it’s a government for everyone. There can be no discrimination in a Democracy, and Law and Order is for everyone. In a true Democracy, no one is above the law of the land.
So how do you vote?
However you want. That is also part of a Democracy. It is your vote. Make it matter. If you want a good life, make it a vote you are informed of, and therein lies most Democracies biggest flaw.
People is, and never have been, well informed. Throughout history, likely with the coming of King’s and then Empires. The general population have been woefully uneducated.
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Pythagoras was supposedly the first philosopher that wanted to educate the people. He had to pay parents, to teach their children. Talk about dedication for wanting a better future for humanity, by enlightening the children. It’s what Denmark do, they pay people to educate themselves in science of trade skills or healthcare. It is, like Pythagoras, an investment in the future. And it adhere to the First Principle of Democracy.
So let us make it simple. For everyone that hate politics, but still want their voices heard. Find podcasters that are serious about being honest. serious about our society. People that care about people.
I give you three, but there are many more good ones. Be careful though when you navigate the internet. It is full of scammers and grifters. Conmen that care more about your money, than your well being. The reason is simple, our society is amazing, if you can afford it.
David Pakman:
https://www.youtube.com/c/thedavidpakmanshow
Beau of the Fifth Column:
https://www.youtube.com/c/BeauoftheFifthColumn
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver:
https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight
Sure, John Oliver is not a podcaster. But watch it, and learn just how much we need to do better with our vote. We are the ones that are creating this dystopian nightmare so many Americans live in today.
Remember, you don’t have to agree with any of them. You just have to fact check them, and see if they are at least honest. Then fact check the place you are getting your “news” from now.
There is no wonder why we are doing so bad as a nation with poverty, mass shootings, terrible schools and healthcare, when we have a horrible and corrupt Congress, the world they create for us to live in, will ultimately be a horrible one. We get what we deserve, when we ignore the rules of living in a Democracy.
If you don’t care for the poor, for the weak, for the downtrodden and sick. Why would Congress care about you?
Learn the candidates, listen to people that do not lie to you. And vote with your heart over your lust for wealth. For making it in this rotten system. Because you might make it, but the majority will not. Not with that kind of selfish mentality. And that in the end, affect you. Indirectly and directly.
This is your life.
This is the life of your children.
This is the life of your family.
This is the life of everyone in society.
We are all connected, vote for you, your children, your family and for everyone that is living with you. Have a heart and care. Have a mind and vote on people that care.
