Let's make dreams come true

#293

My Dear Friend of Democracy,

Are prosperity and well-being linked?

Those living in an affluent society may answer this question negatively.

And indeed, great prosperity has its downsides. Think of environmental issues, illnesses resulting from excessive fat and sugar consumption, or stress-related illnesses.

On the other hand: Why do so many people long for more prosperity? Because life is better then, I guess.

An example.

I am currently in the Moldavian regional city of Ungheni. There is only one train to the capital every day. It departs at 3:35 am and arrives in Chisinau at 7:01 am. At 06:04 pm, the same train leaves and returns to Ogheni at 09:35 pm.

People travel daily with this unheated, slow train with wooden benches. Because it is their best way to make a living.

I bet that many of them dream of a different, of a better life.

✊ We would do well to make this dream come true for as many people as possible.

See you in Democracy,

Johannes