The Problem With Labels

January 12th, 2010 - By j guevara

I found this on http://www.whoiswaltlong.com , and thought  it worthy to share, since many of us have a similar problem simply because as we get older our perspectives,  perceptions, truths, and general beliefs change, making it difficult to maintain our ideals. So with Walt’s permission…

I am neither Republican nor Democrat, conservative nor liberal – and definitely not Libertarian, Socialist or Communist.

I have to reject all the labels that are thrown around so carelessly, because sooner or later, I’m asked to betray the best interests of society.
Republican? No, rampant pomposity and narrowness of vision have always left me cold.
Democrat? Ha! Only 2 people can determine a product’s worth – the owner and the person who is willing to pay for it.
Conservative? Even conservatives don’t like conservatives, and too often the goal is to “conserve” the status quo.
Liberal? All things being equal, all things are not equal.
Libertarian? They had me at freedom…and lost me with their national platform that is the definition of anarchy.
Altruistic? Possibly…but in fairness, I would have to answer “possibly” to all the above.
It seems as though I’m always in category 3:”None of the above.”

My greatest concern is that while the country is angrily choosing op sides, the truth will be trampled and forgotten as an insignificant footnote.

It would seem that now, more than ever, we need to find a “common ground” where individualism and compassion can co-exist.

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