Collectivism or Individualism

E Pluribus Unum:

Collectivism

or Individualism?

The many, one.

Out of many, one.

Many Individuals,

One People.

"The People"

"We, The People

of Colorado"

or

"We, the People

of the United States"

Is "We"

a collective of individuals,

or

Are “We”

The individuals of a collective?

Is we

a group mind,

or

are we

or a group of minds?

Are we a body,

or a mob?

The underlying belief system

always determines

the outcome

of the circumstances within which we live.

Individuals who surrender

their individuality,

to a collective pool

of a particular group mind,

a relative world of collective ego,

a realm of public opinion,

relinquish their identity,

to be assimilated thereby,

and cease to be governed by

the internal mechanism

of self-government,

the power

that comes from awareness,

the distinguishing sovereignty

of self-determination,

of choice.

The absence of choice

is bondage,

servitude,

slavery.