Amenities, Necessities, And Rights

Amenities, Necessities, and Rights

At what point (x% of the population) does a amenity become a necessity, or a right?

We the people condone the power to represent us to leaders on various issues.  These leaders debate many things: how best to use resources, which solution should be implemented, and when does the basic living standard need to be adjusted to accommodate something that was amenity, that has now become a need in order to function in society?

I’ve been a proponent that we don’t need leaders to represent us any longer as we have a network of computers where we can discuss and debate issues.  This however requires that everyone have the RIGHT to access information concerning the debate topic.  And, that’s where the issue of Amenity turns to Necessity and then whether or not it is a RIGHT!

Is the Freedom of Information a basic human right?

Should every person have access to the internet?

Should everyone have equal access to the internet?

Should the access to the internet be identical for everyone?

Should everyone be taxed in some way to allow everyone access to the internet?

How does internet access affect how people conduct business today?

How does internet access affect older businesses that are cash based?

How is internet access changing brick and mortar stores affected by global commerce?

How are publishers changing to accommodate people who are not purchasing books?

How is education changing to accommodate the ability to learn anything, any time, any where?

Should private companies partition out internet services, or should they managed through government contracts?

Should companies have the right to prioritize their content over others?

Should companies have the right to limit the amount of information you can see, how quickly you can see it, how long you can see it, or how often?

Do we need leaders?  Do we need people to represent us?  Do we need people to trumpet causes? (be the leader of a cause?)

How would the majority project a minority?

How would we know that a law had passed scrutiny and muster and be in effect - thus moved from consideration to now being the way things are?

Who would we address should a law unfavorably target a population who’s voice could not be heard / seen during the debates .. such as children, invalids, the elderly, or other populaces that require a 3rd party to intervene for them (known as advocates.)

But I digress, this blog is about leadership, and this topic is about, “When does an amenity that is used by 99% of the population become a necessities or a right, due to how entrenched it is in society?”

At what point (x% of the population) does a amenity become a necessity, or a right?

I could discuss this question from many different points.  Like for example, what if there is an abundant resource (Sun Light for example).  Should companies have the right to control it, or use it in any way they see fit, while restricting the average person’s use of it? Or even charge you for using it?  

There was an interesting quip by our leaders this past week that the general population should stop buying smart phones and instead pay for health care.  Which raises the same kind of debate, but from a different perspective.  

Do our leaders feel that having a smart phone is less important than having health care?  

Back to education, can the internet provide us with information about different out breaks and pollen counts that could be affecting our health?

Can the internet help us find a specialist for a specific treatment needed to resolve a medical problem?

Do you need the internet  in order to contact this specialist?

Do you need the internet to schedule an appointment with your general practitioner?

Do you need the internet to pay the medical bills?

Do you need the internet to help transfer medical information between providers?

Do you need the internet to signup for medical health insurance?

Does your internet access allow you to merge different holistic bits of information for your medical providers to see a larger picture of who you are, vs just seeing you at the time they see you.  

For example, can you link your fit bit into your medical providers health system so that it tracks how much you walk, excersize, enjoy sports, how often you sit, how much water you take in, your vitals during the day .... 

Do you use your smart phone to take pictures of different medial problems and forward those to specialists and general practitioners.

Are you able to link your grocery shopping customer loyalty program account to your medical provider so that they can follow your general eating habits?

Does your diabetic pump and sensor send information to your smart phone so that it helps you regulate your sugar levels properly?

What is a basic standard of living?

I submit that when something has become so entrenched into a society that it is needed to conduct your daily life, that it no longer is an amenity, but a basic necessity of life.  Aka, a right. 

Clean water, clean air, fresh food, electricity, telephone services, radio services, television services, and many more services have become a basic necessity of life.  To go completely off the grid would require us to chop wood for fires, hunt and gather, and perform many tasks that simply would destroy the environment, and reduce the population.

If you were in a star ship, what would your basic requirements be?  Would you be guaranteed work? Would you be guaranteed housing, education, social entertainment, fresh water, heat, light, electricity, internet, package delivery, take out, food, ... health care?  Or should these all be pay for play services?

Inspiring Creativity

Great Leaders ask questions that cause their followers to respond with creative solutions.

Finding Motivated People

Your job as a leader is not to motivate people. It is to find people who are already motivated to solve the problem you want to solve.

Guiding the Process

A leader is able to bring a diverse group of people affected by a similar problem and with different motivations together, and guide them through the process of crafting a solution that, while not perfect, helps 90% of the affected find a resolution. The process the group is guided through is debate. A leaders ability to do this is hampered by people who choose to label others. True debate is perceived as taking their precious time and energy. Instead, people use labels that allow them to quickly and easily digest their opponents point of view, instead of examine it. And, thus, most have equated the need to defend themselves during a debate, which isn't the purpose of debate. Most won't understand this problem, until they are forced to debate the issue from a stance that is totally contrary to their opinions. Through this process, individuals are forced to gather information about the problems their opponents face, to make a case based on evidence that supports a position. Once all sides understand the problem and the subproblems involved, the crafting of a solution becomes easier, as many new perspectives, experiences and ideas can be merged to craft the solution.

Monday - Grappling

On Monday night, a student wanted to roll for an hour. He has a lot of upper body strength and energy, so I didn't quite wear him out, but he did enjoy being rolling around.

Friday - Grappling

Tonight I taught my students 4 things: - The arm bar - The Pendulum Swing, Opa Sweep, or Flower Drill (Depending on what name your instructor uses) - Escape from Arm Bar - Countering the Counter

I'll have to check to see if these are on YouTube and Update this post with links to them.

The Arm Bar and Pendulum sweep use the exact same setup. The only difference is that the leg that would go over your opponents head needs to be used to help you roll into mount.  From mount, I showed the students how to do a Z Mount, which then lead into another arm bar.

During their rolling session, 2 students worked through the escape of arm bar from mount, to taking the back, or passing an arm bar when their opponent attempted to throw it from guard.  They went through this about 8 times before the student being attacked finally was able to take his opponents back.

Arm Bar Setup from Guard https://youtu.be/_m1RHqTodMI https://youtu.be/bdk0XpthmrA

Arm Bar Escape from Guard https://youtu.be/It_37Iy564A

Flower Drill from Guard https://youtu.be/1KaaFtnZdV8

Arm Bar Escape from Mount https://youtu.be/c5a7G4Ulb-8 https://youtu.be/blVJfh9O4pQ