Since our Independence in 1776, our country, the United States has undergone many changes. Some of these changes have benefited us and some have harmed us. Those that has benefited us, we tend to keep and preserve for future references. those that harmed us, we try to learn from our mistakes. But most important of all these changes is our economic system. From Social Darwinism to Laissez Faire we been through it all. If it hadn't been for this great historical event we would not be where we are today. <br /><br />In the late 1800's many people believed that competitions was the basis of survival. They believed that only the "strong and most fittest" will survive in this growing economy. This belief is based on Social Darwinism, derived from Charles R Darwin, the father of Evolution. Such idea sat on the notion that individual should be able to own and operate their business in any way they can to produce quality products to compete with their competitors. Though for business to happen, the strong must and will survive. But ask yourself why should it be at the expense of the " unfitted" poor. Isn't poverty already enough that an individual is unfit for society? Why should businesses continues to grow while at the same time make the poor poorer? Why should big businesses get all the representations while the common people get misrepresentation? And why do politicians choose to favor big businesses over the common people? Do they have something to offer? Is it the revolving door, "I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine" mentality? With all these problems and complications the theory of Social Darwinism slowly declined in the early 1900's. A new system took place.<br /><br />With the failed system of the prior years, the American people believed that the proper role of the government was to promote, not regulate the economy. They thought that the government should have no influence on the economy and the order of things will be more productive if they left businesses alone. A commitment to laissez faire. A system by which an individual should be able to make decisions concerning their own well being. Although, many people and politicians supported the idea and agreed with the policies and was soon accepted into the American social life. However critics argued that this "free enterprise system" fails to solve social and economic problems that resulted from it. The poor are being neglected. Eventually, congress began to pass laws and regulations as an attempt to solve this dilemma. Soon the idea of Laissez Faire lost faith and was no longer accepted. Which leads us to the next chapter of our economic sole searching.<br /><br />Our economy is like a ferris wheel, it is forever spinning. The idea is to keep it spinning at a constant rate by sometime spinning it faster or slow it down. Though at times it is subjected to unpredictable experiences. The jump from Social Darwinism to Laissez Faire to what we have today will serve as a corner stone to American's economy. Do we need government intervention in the economy? certainly, but to where do we stop? When the solution serves the unfortunates to an acceptable standard. You do realize, when a human species failed to compete to survive, he or she will not walk over to a corner and die quietly. Destruction will sure to follow. All and all, government intervention is good. Without government interferences those who are "unfit" will take extreme measures to survive, that is robbing and stealing. Death maybe the result. For these reasons, government should interfere so that the overall population may benefit and social order maybe a reality. <br /><br />What party promote these kind of policies? Need I say it?
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