John Kennedy wanted us to pull together in the pursuit of a common good for all of us. Back then, politics, corporations, and the free enterprise system all worked differently. I think it was about 1965 when the unwritten rules began to be eroded by too many of us making the “easy” choice and doing “whatever it takes”. Politics switched from a contest of principles to an insidious trend of doing “whatever it takes to win.” Say anything, do anything if it leads to winning. His principle conclusion was, “business and the enterprise system are in deep trouble, and the hour is late.”His memo remained largely confidential for about a year, but is now freely available.

Source: New York Times May 30, 2022 22:48 UTC