On Oct 28, 2008, at 9:50 AM, John Williams wrote: > Nick Arnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Why would it be fair to contribute more? > > Why would it be fair to force others to pay for what you want?
It's not about what I want. Or what you want. It is about what WE want, as expressed in the government that we elect and the laws that they pass on our behalf. If you don't like being forced to pay for what *I* want (to the extent that my one vote is ever expressed in government and laws), you are encouraged to vote for what *you* want. If you want something different, vote differently, or run for office, or write letters to your representatives or senators or mayor or dog catcher to change it. There are certainly things that are done with my money that I don't like, but I don't complain about being "forced" to pay for them, I vote. I write to people who can do something about it (not just Brin-L). I try to keep a civil tongue in my head when I do so. Dave _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
