2ply

Well, I have to 'interview' about 10 people for a class assignment. It should be various people, different from myself in age, sex, culture, occupation etc.

If you respond, I need you to include your...

Age:
Sex:
Socio-econ. Background:
Occupation:
Culture:

These are the questions to answer...

1.)What is your opinion on responsibility of well-being?

Do you think people should rely on society, government, and other people for their personally well-being or hsould they rely on theirselves? Think about such things as healthcare, job creation, umemployment insurance, welfare and the likes.

2.)What is your opinion to obedience to authority?

Do you think people should always obey authority, following all rules and laws without question or do you think people should always act in their own best interest regardless of the wishes of authority? Think about wearing seatbelts, marijuana laws, traffic laws etc.

3.)What is your opinion on participation in government decision making?

Do you think people should be actively involved in decision making and be well informed about issues facing society or is it acceptable to be uninvolved? Think about protesting, joining a political party, voting, etc.

Thanks for your time in responding.

elf

Age:20
Sex:yes please...but seriously, male
Socio-econ. Background:assuming you mean monetary, probably middle class, if you need this cleared up let me know
Occupation:Jack-Of-All-Trades - Roofer, Courier
Culture:?

1.)What is your opinion on responsibility of well-being?
I think people should be more or less completely responsible of their own situation. Work, health-care, and living should all be done by the individuals.

I believe the government should take a backseat, maybe providing healthcare to citizens that at least hold at job since they might not be able to afford it at minimum wage (if you want a job you can find one...and it will pay enough for an apartment and food. I know because I do it). The government can provide jobs, but it shouldn't be their responsibility to make sure that everyone works. If you want to work, work and put a roof over your head and food on your table (the government should help with healthcare if neccessary). If not then you should go homeless/foodless/healthcareless. One more thing, welfare...complete crap. I think they should provide unemployment or make the previous employer provide unemployment for a year or so, that way the individual can find a new job.

I think I covered that question...if you want more just let me know

2.)What is your opinion to obedience to authority?
I think there is some ground in between...I think an individual should be able to decide whether to wear a seatbelt or not. Inform them of the risks, but let them live their life their way. Drugs...this is a fuzzy area with no clear right or wrong answers, in my opinion, if a person wants to do drugs more power to them, but at least tax the hell out of it. I think individuals should be able to do what they want, as long as it doesn't interfere with the rights of others.

3.)What is your opinion on participation in government decision making?
It is my firm belief that everyone should take an active role in their government, and current events. However, I believe that that it has become socially acceptable to be uninvolved. I think that if you pay attention, it is all really very interesting, and think that everyone should participate, and help guide their country in the right direction.

I believe I got it all, if you want more clarification you can contact me by email, aim, or just post back here.

uripyores

Age:4O odd
Sex:M
Socio-econ. Background:sort of middle class.[not the same in UK]
Occupation:Retired
Culture:White/Christian/European


1.)What is your opinion on responsibility of well-being?
People should have to work.Those who can't should be cared for ..health etc.

2.)What is your opinion to obedience to authority?
If what you do does not harm others ..thats ok.[eg, cannabis, speeding on an empty motorway, seatbelts...maybe they could be dangerous but we know that]
Other laws, yes obey.
3.)What is your opinion on participation in government decision making?
People should vote ....some countries they lock people up for not voting...I reckon that's going a bit too far. But if you dont vote....don't complain either, is the way I feel.

Ok?
copied your colour idea thingy elf.

2ply

Heh, only on TSF can I get help for my computer AND finish my homework.

Awesome, thanks guys, perfect, just the information I needed :)

Chevy

Age: 35
Sex: Male
Socio-Economic Background: Middle Class
Occupation: IT (all aspects), business owner
Culture: Very little/uncouth

1.)What is your opinion on responsibility of well-being?

Personal responsibility comes first. You must approach all possibilities with the attitude that there will be no outside help. This is especially true when it comes to planning for retirement or the possibility of unemployment.

2.)What is your opinion to obedience to authority?

Follow the rules. It's very simple. But, in the case of an unjust or illogical law, effect a change through the system - yet continue to follow it until the change has been made. The only exception is where following a law would be unsafe.

3.)What is your opinion on participation in government decision making?

Well, I feel that each citizen needs to make this choice on their own. If you're going to be involved, then you should learn as much as possible. If you're not, then stay out of the way - and no complaining, either.

ReeKorl

Might be a bit late for it now, but here's mine:

Age: 22
Sex: Male
Socio-econ. Background: Middle Class
Occupation: Software Implementation Analyst
Culture: White/Pagan/British

1.)What is your opinion on responsibility of well-being?

Unless otherwise unable, people should rely on themselves. A system whereby people are able to get something for free without work encourages people to not work to get it. If they can prove they are unable, then and only then should they be able to claim a benefit from the system.

2.)What is your opinion to obedience to authority?

Authority, in general, has rules set up to protect the individual. Subject to common sense, all rules should be obeyed, by the ruled and the rulers. Nobody must be allowed to be above these rules, or the rules stop working.

It should be up to the individual to make sure they are familiar with these rules though. If the people who make the rules are constantly trying to make people aware of the rules, no new ones get made, and current ones become obsolete.

Common sense is the overriding factor in this though; if it's obviously stupid to do something, then it should not be done. If you are forced to do it, a complaint should be made before doing it so if it does turn out badly, you are not responsible for it.

3.)What is your opinion on participation in government decision making?

Only when the decision has been made should the individual have a say to veto the decision. Look at the UN - there's so many people with conflicting views it would take them a week to decide on what to have for lunch! the decision makers should be a small group who decide on what to do, then bring the decision to the wider audience.

Hope this helps.