[MD] Pirsig the Prophet

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting MarshaV <marshalz at charter.net>:

> Platt,
> 
> A free enterprise might promote something 
> dynamic, but it does not help youngster develop 
> high values.  When Chris asked Phædrus what he 
> should be when he grew up, he was told honest, 
> not an entrepreneur. 

I disagree. In a free market a dishonest entrenpreneur won't last long. "You
can fool some of people some of the time . . ." etc. Anyway, who do you think
makes motorcycles? And paints? And brushes? And canvases?


> Your point-of-view is so 
> entangled with economics that you don't seem to 
> be able to see the forest for the trees.

How so?

> I think 
> self-respect, self-esteem and self-discipline 
> should taught. 

Self-esteem and self-respect come from achievement.

> And if you possess those factors, 
> you will see them in others.  It's time to move 
> beyond considering consumerism as the primary force in the world.

I prefer consumerism as a force rather than government as a force. Don't you?

> And I don't think I might be wrong.

I think you might be.

Platt



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