Proof that the youth are revolting
An article in today's Washington Post states that interest in government jobs from young people is higher than ever. It cites "growing interest, dismal economy and desire for public service."
One 25-year-old student, Christina Lee, said the troubled economy "definitely" contributes to her interest in the federal government, adding, "With so many people having trouble finding jobs and keeping jobs, I'd like to know that when I get a job, it's secure.
While Lee's concerns about job security are understandable, they are not admirable. The very fact that job applicants (and Lee is certainly not alone) believe government jobs are "secure" says everything one needs to know about the quality and quantity of the United States government: It is nothing short of an overgrown abomination, where any college graduate (or veteran job applicant for that matter) can unapolgetically hide out, virtually untouched, without public scrutiny that asks whether their job is a part of the values of liberty at all.
However, perhaps what is more disconcerting about this increased interest is that many young Americans in the article cited a desire to serve the public for the greater good.
Another student, Matt Hartburg, 21, said, "When they were talking about how they need younger people to step up and work for the government, that's good to hear," he said. "I feel like I'm graduating at the right time."
Ah, yes. The old JFK defense. "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country."
There are few words uttered by any American president more despicable than calls for service, such as Barack Obama's dictations for public service or John F. Kennedy's request to help your country. Of course, not to pick on Democrats, Republicans are no better. Recall that McCain joined Obama in his demand that we all serve our fellow man.
Why is it that my fellow young Americans hold such revolting philosophical beliefs? Why is it that so many of my fellow young Americans believe that they are required to serve? Why is it that my fellow young Americans believe they should be subjected to someone else's will, whether it be a God who believes he governs or a government who believes it is God? Why is it noble to put others before yourself, even if it means sacrificing your own freedom, your own individualism, your own survival?
Volunteering is not about a debt to mankind, a requirement for public service, a high call from presidents and politicians, or a higher call from a priest or a God. It is about contributing your services and your talents because you want to, because you believe it is the right thing to do. It is about placing one's own volition above the commandments of his fellow men, raising his right hand and saying, "I do this only for myself out of my own free will."
Ask not what you can do for your country, ask not what your country can do for you, ask not what others can do for you, ask what you can do for yourself.
One 25-year-old student, Christina Lee, said the troubled economy "definitely" contributes to her interest in the federal government, adding, "With so many people having trouble finding jobs and keeping jobs, I'd like to know that when I get a job, it's secure.
While Lee's concerns about job security are understandable, they are not admirable. The very fact that job applicants (and Lee is certainly not alone) believe government jobs are "secure" says everything one needs to know about the quality and quantity of the United States government: It is nothing short of an overgrown abomination, where any college graduate (or veteran job applicant for that matter) can unapolgetically hide out, virtually untouched, without public scrutiny that asks whether their job is a part of the values of liberty at all.
However, perhaps what is more disconcerting about this increased interest is that many young Americans in the article cited a desire to serve the public for the greater good.
Another student, Matt Hartburg, 21, said, "When they were talking about how they need younger people to step up and work for the government, that's good to hear," he said. "I feel like I'm graduating at the right time."
Ah, yes. The old JFK defense. "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country."
There are few words uttered by any American president more despicable than calls for service, such as Barack Obama's dictations for public service or John F. Kennedy's request to help your country. Of course, not to pick on Democrats, Republicans are no better. Recall that McCain joined Obama in his demand that we all serve our fellow man.
Why is it that my fellow young Americans hold such revolting philosophical beliefs? Why is it that so many of my fellow young Americans believe that they are required to serve? Why is it that my fellow young Americans believe they should be subjected to someone else's will, whether it be a God who believes he governs or a government who believes it is God? Why is it noble to put others before yourself, even if it means sacrificing your own freedom, your own individualism, your own survival?
Volunteering is not about a debt to mankind, a requirement for public service, a high call from presidents and politicians, or a higher call from a priest or a God. It is about contributing your services and your talents because you want to, because you believe it is the right thing to do. It is about placing one's own volition above the commandments of his fellow men, raising his right hand and saying, "I do this only for myself out of my own free will."
Ask not what you can do for your country, ask not what your country can do for you, ask not what others can do for you, ask what you can do for yourself.
posted by Tobin Spratte at 11:47 AM
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