Horse & Buggy

Why don't we still ride around in a Horse & Buggy?

I would like to think it is because the Horse & Buggy was replaced by something else, as society evolved. Imagine what would have happened if the Government had kept the Horse & Buggy going just because a bunch of Unions organized a large voting block for a particular political party. I realize this sounds like Republican rhetoric. And, I apologize to all my independent and moderate friends out there. But, I am trying to make a subtle point here. So, what if the Government had kept the Horse & Buggy alive?

Well ... I think we would have kept the people of the times employed. But, we would also still be riding around in a Horse & buggy.

Sometimes natural selection determines when a technology or company should go the way of the Horse & Buggy. If the government continues to intervene just to protect a certain block of the voters, then we are going to be in serious trouble. Society is going to give up on trying to realize the American Dream. And, they are going to just sit back and wait for whatever the Government will provide to them. That, in my opinion, is not what made America great!

We need to maintain our meritocracy. We need for all Americans to continue to strive to be better each day. This is what made America great - not an entitlement based socialist society.

Let me ask you a different question: Do you own auto maker stocks? Would you have bought auto maker stocks on your own? If not, why not? Guess what?! You, as an American taxpayer, are now a part owner in the auto makers. That is, the government took the risks with your money, that you would not have done with your "own" money. Essentially, since no one would put up the money to save the auto makers, the Government reached into your pockets, and gave the money to the auto makers.

Doesn't this bother anyone else?

I suspect this post will get flamed. But, I had to get this off my chest. :-)