In the long course of history, countries have risen and fallen, and regimes have risen and fallen, but there is one constant truth that runs through it - the prosperity of a country is not based on the oppression of the people. Any attempt to accumulate national wealth by exploiting the people and sacrificing their well-being will eventually be met with strong resistance from the people, leading to the collapse of the regime and social upheaval. This paper will discuss why it is impossible to achieve the true prosperity and strength of the country by squeezing the people from multiple dimensions such as historical lessons, social ethics, and economic development, and proposes that common prosperity and sharing is the right way for national development.
The mirror of history: there is no prosperity under oppression
Looking back at history, from the peasant uprisings in ancient times to the revolutionary movements in modern times, countless examples have proved that when the ruling class excessively exploits the people and ignores the people's basic rights to subsistence and development, social contradictions will inevitably intensify. For example, the feudal oppression before the French Revolution eventually aroused the anger of the people and overthrew the old order, and for example, the many dynasties in ancient China were changed because of excessive taxes and excessive levies, which provoked popular uprisings. These historical events are all warning future generations that the foundation of a country lies in the will of the people, and if it loses the support of the people, the country will not be a country.
The torture of social ethics: people-oriented is the cornerstone of development
From an ethical point of view, the value and dignity of each individual are inviolable. The development goal of a country should be to improve the living standards of all its citizens and to promote the all-round development of the human being. If the state apparatus only serves a privileged few, ignoring the basic needs and legitimate rights and interests of the broad masses of the people, it is not only a violation of social justice, but also a betrayal of the common values of mankind. The real strength should not be the accumulation of material wealth, but the real improvement of the people's happiness index.
The logic of economic development: the modern concept of win-win symbiosis
Modern economic theory also confirms that sustained economic growth and national prosperity require a healthy and dynamic market economy system and positive interaction between the government and the people. Crushing policies may concentrate resources in the short term, but in the long run, they inhibit spending power, reduce the incentive for innovation, and undermine the economy. On the contrary, through measures such as tax and fee reductions, improving people's livelihood, and encouraging innovation, we can activate the vitality of the people and promote the growth of overall social wealth, so as to form a win-win situation for the country and the people.
The will of the people determines the fate of the country
"Water can carry a boat, and it can also capsize a boat. This is the ancient people's deep insight into the relationship between the people's will and the political power. Today, in the 21st century, the same is true. With the advent of the Internet era, information has become more transparent, and the people's awareness and participation have been at an all-time high. The country's governance must adapt to the trend of the times, listen to the voices of the people, address people's suffering, and let the fruits of development benefit everyone. Only in this way can we win the hearts and minds of the people, build a harmonious and stable social environment, and lay a solid foundation for the long-term prosperity of the country.
epilogue
In short, trying to achieve national prosperity by squeezing the people is not only short-sighted, but also dangerous. Both history and reality tell us that true strength comes from the harmony and unity of the people's prosperity and the country's strength, and from the mutual trust and support between the government and the people. Only when the country's development strategy focuses on improving people's well-being can it stimulate the creativity and cohesion of the whole society, achieve the sustainable development of the country, and create a better future of national rejuvenation.