-Caveat Lector- We were not discussing the WORD equitable, until I had to explain to you carefully that the word was not synonymous with Equal. (that's why we have 2 different words.)
We were discussing behaviors of the state - and its responsibility. It is not JUST or FAIR (equitable) that a greater burden is placed on those who can least shoulder it, while those who can best do so, use their resources to ensure they do not have to, while the same resources could be used more EQUITABLY, especially in the name of some fictional SAMENESS (equality), that is really just a cover for lack of compassion for the other, or the society they are riding atop. Compassion for others is one of the few legitimate uses of government I can imagine. We can do better that coldhearted slavery to the bottom line - as a nation, as individuals, and as humanity. Equal is not equitable. on 01/10/03 8:27 PM, M.A. Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > MJ > 'Need' -- real or imaginary -- has NOTHING to do with equity. > Thew > The sad thing is that you don't see that as the problem. > > MJ > That a WORD means what it states and not something else? -- -- -- -- -- - -- - -- -- - - - ----- -- --- -- - - - ---- - -- - - - -- ---- -- - -- - I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country.... corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working on the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed. I feel at this moment more anxiety for the safety of my country than ever before, even in the midst of war. Abraham Lincoln NEURONAUTIC INSTITUTE on-line: http://home.earthlink.net/~thew <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om