The parable of the bricklayers is lost on this society. I hope it's not too late, but this goes over the heads of most people. Even Brian Anderson, imo, doesn't have a full grasp, but at least he's thinking objectively; he thinks about the future, mentioning his kids, etc.

Objectivity is seen as a liability in today's employment market. There is still very much a "twice as good for half as much" mentality. These are the people who are laying bricks. Something for nothing, get some subsidies and special tax laws, "lose" your money, blame the workers you don't pay, then get a bailout. It's a paper economy. There is no net value.

I don't think I'm writing anything people don't know.

But as an actual bricklayer I love that parable. The old guys used to say, "Lay the same brick a million times and build your church." As if to say, "Everything you do is yours."

Another parable to drive the principle home is Duke Hwan and the Wheelright. A good one to look up and ponder.