At first, I thought I would like to live in Utopia, (the older I get, the better it sounds), but now I'm not so sure. Everything is so regimented, that can be good or bad. I like the idea of a six hour work day; the rest of the hours in a day being productive, not idle.
"...hardly any of the women..., work." Hmmm. I agree with the footnote writer, this is a strange statement. What does More mean by "work"?
"...these sturdy and lusty beggars, who go about feigning some disease as an excuse for their idleness." Reminds one of current social issues in this country.
The following are two of the most appealing things about Utopia; no fear of hunger, and large public hospitals. In Utopia, "There is plenty of everything...” greed and avarice do not exist. There is more than enough food for everyone; no one takes more than they need. There is always a surplus to share with other, less fortunate countries.
Each city in Utopia has four large public hospitals so that there is plenty of room for the sick. "The hospitals are well-ordered and supplied with everything needed to cure the patients, who are nursed with tender and watchful care. Highly skilled physicians are in constant attendance." If only this could true. This is perfect socialized medicine, truly a fantasy.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment