Musk and…

Elon Musk is a very bright man. He has invented new products, new manufacturing techniques, even new combinations of technology to produce even newer products to meet the world's needs. I know this. I respect this. I celebrate it.

But I condemn him for manipulating his fame and reputation as a means to change our governance structure to serve his own needs. At the cost of most everyone else. That is a primary sin that is unforgivable for me.

Do good in the world. Do it for others, not yourself. That’s what the nonprofit world is all about. Evidently, the opposite is true for for-profit entities. It doesn’t have to be like that, and better if it isn’t. But hey, that’s just me. I think it is cool for people to look out for others, and even sacrifice for the benefit of others.

I wonder how Elon thinks his way is good for the planet, the people of the planet, and even his own country.

Being a success at anything does not automatically make you a success for governing people. Electric cars are an excellent alternative to gas engine powered cars. However, electric vehicles are not without cost to the planet. Batteries needed to power EVs use rare earths and minerals that poison the environment and disturb the planet. Substituting one form of pollution for another does not automatically produce the good the world needs.

His form of governance also supports controlling women’s bodies. There are other ways to control abortions besides controlling women’s bodies. Controlling men’s penises is one of those controls. In fact, changing control from women’s bodies to men’s bodies should inform the body politic of crucial points. It fundamentally changes everything and should prove to elected officials that they have been wrong headed about this subject for a long time.

Reducing the size of government is another issue to tackle. Size matters when you are trying to solve huge problems. Medicare and Social Security are not socialism. They are government services that improve the lives of everyone in old age. If you can solve that enormous problem with smaller government and fewer dollars, have at it. Just don’t do it by diminishing human dignity.

Just those two issues are enough to question what Elon is all about. It certainly isn’t about electric vehicles or smaller government. It is about control and money. Such a cheap end to a man who is capable of so much more.

November 6, 2024

 

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