I am not advising anyone to do anything against their own judgement, that is not my point else transgressing the one sacred principle of Individualism; the right to consent or dissent on ALL matters. Rather my point is simply this. You (no matter who you are), you one mile versus one-thousand miles away, you via your political support and electoral vote, as well politicians, bureaucrats, agents, officers at local, state and national levels should NOT manipulate, regulate, mandate thus force me to do anything against my own judgement regarding personal health, well-being, safety, responsibility, risk hence person, preference, possession and property.
Yet, here we are in Fascist States of America, long time in the making for at least 107 years even more, though not conceived or birthed but well nurtured, expanded and matured by 21st century US presidents; Bush, Obama and Trump. Am I a hyperbolic alarmist? For sake of my children and grandchildren, I hope and pray I am and someday considered a fool. Time will tell.
To clarify the context per my definitions...
FASCISM: Regulatory "top-down" control, partially until totally, of the economy therefore society.
...compared to....
COMMUNISM: Confiscatory "bottom-up" control, partially until totally, of the economy therefore society.
Such forms of totalitarian governance will utilize Ideological Exceptionalism, Sentimental Nationalism, Peer-Pressured or Compulsory Patriotism, Police/Military Statism, often Paternalism, certainly Socialism and Monetarism, while conjuring common external or internal enemies, festering unfounded fears (like as of late), consequently enabling a dutifully servile as well collectively dependent citizenry, of course perpetuating agitated or angered suspicion among everyone towards everyone. Any or all of these utilities should be plainly recognizable.
It is a grave mistake to equate any of these isms to Racism though convenience and expediency may choose to include such as means to ends. To equate will only divert one's attention from actual causes. For a Nationalist, Fascist or Communist may not be a Racist at all, instead solely an Idealist. Either way, whether a Racist or Idealist, if empowered to use force upon others, the results are unethical, inhumane hence coercive, destructive, murderous in equal severity.
Come let us Reason (Is 1:18). Peace is always a Choice (Mt 5:9).
Study, Ponder, Labor, till last Breath (2 Tm 2:15 / Cl 3:23).
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