Utopia: Book 3

This is probably the greatest blog in the history of our class! April Fools! Hope you all had a good one... I certainly did!

...then again, I did not get to read about the bird, knight and turtle... who won the race? (Are you lost? then forget it, or you can refer to my previous Utopia notes) Also, I'm not making any sense these days, but Thomas More does. At least, I made sense of what he said, or completely misinterpreted it but still wrote it down. In this third and final installment of my interpretation and evaluation of Utopia, I will once again change the format of my information. Just roll with me kids... it's not like you're actually reading this, are you?

Take a deep breath... it's a long ways down there...

Here we go...

Oh, and you can breathe regularly now... thank you...

Page 41 - To become a slave, either you are in debt to society or have committed a crime.
Disagree - I do not like the fact that Utopia has slaves, even if they help society. Although this is probably better than how our forefathers treated their slaves. Slaves are bad m'kay...

Page 42 - The poor of other countries offer themselves as slaves and are treated better than the other slaves.
Semi-agree - I like how they allow others to take refuge in Utopia, help with the labour and are treated better than criminals, but that'd cause overpopulation and other problems that we see with immigration today.

Page 42 - Do everything to make the sick happy, even if you have to kill them *(as in put them out of their misery)*
Agree - The sick and suffering should be treated with the utmost respect. Their god wants them to be happy, and for some, death will make them happier than they already are. Deal with it.

Page 42 - Women cannot marry until 18; Men until 22
Disagree - That's bullshit! There should never be an age limit set for marriage no matter how wise they are. Love hits people at different ages; people gotta understand.

Page 42 - Premarital sex = no marriage
Semi-Disagree - Premarital sex is a no-no, but having that result in no marriage at all is too harsh of a punishment.

Page 43 - No divorces or polygamy; divorces only for those imposed with adultery or insufferable perverseness (then the Senate steps up to bat)
Ehh...Even? - People should have the choice of marrying the right person, and since you cannot go back in time (yet), might as well get a divorce and find love elsewhere. Polygamy and adultery is bad, m'kay.

Page 44 - High crimes result in enslavement; if they rebel death falls upon them.
Iffy-Agree - Enslavement is not good, but for the terms of Utopia, I like how they have them labouring for the better of the society and then put to death if they commit another crime. It reminds me of community service, but instead of more time, you die for your mistakes.

Page 44 - Marriage choices are made be men and the two are presented naked to each other.
Ehh...Even? - Everything's there, no hidden surprises. Men shouldn't just go out and judge women and choose them for their looks.

Page 44 - Most men choose wives for obedience, not looks.
Disagree - Love is the factor of marriage, not looks or obedience.

Page 45 - No tricky lawyers; plead your own cause.
Agree - If your in deep shit and can't get out, good luck. Plead the truth. 'nough said.

Page 45 - No alliances, just friends and neighbors.
Iffy-Agree - Your not caught in a war just because your some country's ally, but you still have your support of your friends and neighbors.

Page 46 - Utopians detest war, but everyone trains up, just-in-case.
Agree - It's a great way to be prepared, like the National Guard (All friends = no enemies = no fighting = no need for soldiers)

Page 47 - If someone of neighboring countries injure or kill any Utopians, then the offenders must be condemned to slavery or death; if not, 'tis war
Iffy-Disagree - Eye-for-an-eye isn't always the best policy, but not going to war is a great deal. This sounds alot like the war on terrorism. We're trying to find this one guy, but we're caught fighting some stupid battles over in no-man's-land.

Page 48 - Instead of having a long war, they would rather terminate those in charge of the attacks and put someone better at the ranks.
Ehh...Even? - No wars is sweet, but killing isn't awesome. It sounds like the U.S. trying to moderate the world; putting the powers we want in command of the countries.

Page 50 - Rather let enemies flea than pursue, as well as hold them captive than kill instantly.
Agree - Violence is not the answer.

Page 51 - Do not burn or terrorize the towns when captured during battle. Instead, keep it under the kind, Utopian rule and use their resources.
Agree - Sounds better than destroying it. Make the most of it.

Page 52 - Let everyone worship who or what they want.
Agree - Don't be dissin' my beliefs dawg!

Page 55 - Marriage is the best path of life. Being single has a hurtful life and is discouraged, unless it's for religion; then it's cool.
Disagree - Let the peeps decide what they want to do with their life. Get of their backs, homes...

Page 55 - Children are to be produced for the better of the country.
Disagree - Baby-making is to kindle new life, not for more labourers.

Page 57 - Temples have no pictures of God so that everyone may see him/her/them as they wish.
Agree - The temple allows everyone of different religions to meet. It also lets them have their own image of their diety. Yay individuality!

Page 58 - No sacrifice, just incense and candles
Agree - Great stuff Tommy. Sacrificing people all the time ain't a great thing to do. Incense elevates the sould into a spiritual realm.


Whew!... that's all for now kids. Hope you enjoyed reading... doubtful. Which format you like best?... You don't have to comment... only you can decide that... Hooray free will!