i was not implying that all Locke’s propositions were to be in play, as it were, but simply that from his foundation came much later elucidation on the ideas of rationality, personal property rights, natural rights, et al.

I couldn’t agree with everything he posits in his writings, but Locke’s philosophies were certainly instrumental in the formation of the US, especially in regards to the separation of powers and property rights. Unfortunately, we are still seeing a nasty form of residual from his thoughts on the equal distribution of wealth. Apparently, it is quite impossible for America’s useful idiots to imagine that a complete equalization of property, wealth, healthcare, or any other commodity or access to a service is not only outside the realm of real possibility, it would have the same effect on the economy as the absence of movement in the water has on a shark.

There are always going to be classes in society and obstacles in life. The blessing that comes with being a citizen of our Great Land is that everyone has the opportunity to choose his or her own destiny. The option so many are gunning for right now is, quite unfortunately, for a Nanny State with a Robin Hood Government at the helm.