[MD] Biological Quality & Social Conservatism

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting David M <davidint at blueyonder.co.uk>:

> Hi Platt
> 
> I think it goes for any of them when they are on the rise,
> I had in mind how Roman citizenship was spread over
> the known world. Of course they do all fall in the end, but
> quality can still have an influence in the future, as the Greek
> example shows. I expect there are other examples from a less
> western perspective.

Hi David,

When on the rise, a civilization is indeed able to absorb disparate views
without harming the major thrust of its growth. But when the birthrate
of immigrants who do not share a civilization's values exceed that of the
civilization's defenders, a decline ensues. Europe today appears to be in
the throes of such a decline, and the U.S. appears not far behind. One can
hope that the release of Dynamic activity from our early reliance on individual
responsibility and free enterprise will someday be appreciated for its value, much
as we appreciate Greek art and Roman law.

Regards,
Platt

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <pholden at davtv.com>
> To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 4:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [MD] Biological Quality & Social Conservatism
> 
> 
> > Quoting David M <davidint at blueyonder.co.uk>:
> > 
> >> Hi Platt
> >> 
> >> I think civilisations worthy of the name have always been
> >> able to absorb new people and often this has lead them
> >> to a new lease of life. The view you give is mere pessimism.
> >> 
> > 
> > Hi David,
> > 
> > Did you have any particular civilizations in mind? 
> > 
> > Thanks.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Platt


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