Quote Originally Posted by David Merrill View Post
You are welcome. I gather you are hoping to find time for details?
I've been hanging out at a predominantly African-American message board.
More than a few are collectivist in philosophy.
I have to defend myself from their philosophy.

Others seem unable to hold a contradiction and balance out between the two poles.
I could give the opinion that institutions are dangerous, but institutions are useful as well.
Your adversary will zero in on the former ignoring the latter.

The most dangerous part of collectivism is for all to conform to the beliefs or opinions of the trustees of the community.

Just some interesting experiences I have had recently.