We could put together a well conceived strategy map to get the country out of its mess and on to a bright future. Figuring out the technical details is the easy task. For instance, we could lay out a economic plan for the government to get us out of this economic mess. It would be difficult and painful – but we could get there. Send less than what we make, refinance rates, find ways to increase revenue strictly to pass off debt. When it comes to international security, we could objectively look at current and future threats, considerable all possible solutions, and start investing in the best solutions. Our fact finding, planning and decision-making processes are weak – and could be made strong. These processes could be largely transparent, we could elicit the best fact-finding, inputs, and solutions through social networking technologies. The archaic processes and technologies could be replaced with fascinating new ones.
The challenges are in the soft issues. Things like individual agendas, special interest agendas, are difficult – but even these deceptive practices can be overcome. John Adams said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” Samuel Adams said, “The sum of all is, if we would most truly enjoy the gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people; then shall we both deserve and enjoy it. While, on the other hand, if we are universally vicious and debauched in our manners, though the form of our Constitution carries the form of our Constitution carries the face of the most exalted freedom, we shall in reality be the most abject slaves.”
Do we have enough awareness of the path we on, and what will happen if we continue? Are we willing to recognize our vices? Are we humble and willing enough to keep the 10 commandments or are we going to allow ourselves to be broke? If we have to debate the 10 commandments – then we aren’t ready.
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