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pan, you said it much, much better than I did. I didn't mean power over other people, I meant empowerment of self, ie., recognition and acknowledgement of peers and colleagues at work, friends, family. Maybe respect would have been a better word. Money is pretty self explanatory, and if you say you don't care about it you're either a multimillionaire or you live at home with you parents. Sex is obviously a basic physiological need not unlike sleep or hunger.
The part of collectivism that I agree with you the most is care for the sick, infirm, mentally ill, drug addicted and similar social problems. Businesses can take care of themselves - I don't see the need for excessive government interference there. Social issues are another matter. I also think entreprenuership and free trade are essential to any society.
I agree with you that no matter the profession, an honest job is an honest job, and people who contribute to society deserve their share of dignity, respect and a living wage. I think this more probable under a system of capitalism. See North Korea for the opposite effect.
Awesome post pan.
I think we agree more than disagree on the matter.
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