Solidarity is our word: My humanity is bound up in yours | National Catholic Reporter

Solidarity is our word: My humanity is bound up in yours | National Catholic Reporter by Meaghan Clark.  MGB: Actually, as I remember my Philosophy 101 course and my Ethics Course - both at Catholic College - freedom (or its illusion - and all is illusion) exists because only the perfect is absolutely attractive - the intellect in this life offers the will lesser goods - and not always the one another would chose.  As I remember by doctoral class in cultural theory - individualism, now called libertarianism by leaders in the theory is a mixture of low group and low rule behavior. For those of us who are at least part libertarian, that means that people can't force us to do things - we can choose other goods and decide what to do with them. Catholic doctrine is the opposite on both dimensions, high group and high rule. Pray, pay and obey.  No abortions and pay your taxes to support the poor.  Egalitarianism, where the author seems to want to be, is a bit between the two (and where many think Christ is).  High group and low rules.  And unless there is a charastmatic leader, like Christ, really efficient decision-making.  Charity exists here and is freely chosen.  You will find socialism here.  (just to fill out the box, low group and high rule is Despotism - where you will find many bishops).  Where to go from here?  Realize that all four ways of life exist and may be valid they're setting - but probably combinations of two or thre are best.  I personally like libertarian socialism, as my readers will attest to.