-Caveat Lector-
I feel sorry for you, MJ, if you equate humanitarian care for the elderly
and the indigent
with "stealing."
We have a moral and ethical responsibility to care for
one another. Why do I believe this is the best policy? Perhaps, it
relates to centuries of social and cultural evolution. In the past, the
tribe would finish off the old and elderly with a blow to the head, but I
hope that we've moved beyond that level. Only an ethically challenged
individual would not see the virtue of altruistic behavior.
My claim still stands. Welfare cuts hurt children the most. Do some
research on the subject. Speaking of welfare, have you studied the
subject? Do you know anyone on welfare (uh...probably slim chance of
that)?
Outside of reading Thomas Sowell, Ayn Rand, and your usual right
wing fare, have you ever journeyed into the heart of a housing project to
see on a first hand basis just how well welfare recipients live?
It's really shocking, MA. They're feasting
on the fat of the land...living in opulence and luxury. Most
of them drive Cadillacs and BMWs....then, of course, there's the testy
problem of paying for their country club membership, ballet lessons for
the kids, adding a bottle or two to the wine rack. And it's much worse.
They send their kids to Harvard.... They take trips to Europe. ALL PAID
FOR
WITH YOUR HARD-EARNED TAX DOLLARS!! Yes, it's thievery of the worst sort.
regards,
Wm
On Fri, 4 Jun 1999, M.A. Johnson wrote:
> -Caveat Lector-
>
> William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> There's always a certain percentage of the population that
> is unable to work for a variety of physical/psychological
> reasons...disabilities, mental health problems, etc.
>
> MJ:
> Does this provide them with a 'special right' to steal from others
> or have their agent do so for them? As to 'healthcare' ... getting
> the government OUT of all facets will reduce the costs to 5-10%
> of current ... restrict Government to its Constitutional limitations
> and one effectively doubles their income ... this provides MORE
> resources which go farther to those who would prefer to spend other
> people's money on their pet causes -- in other words, this allows
> people to put THEIR money where their mouth is.
>
>
>
> William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> First off, the government subsidizes businesses, bails out
> foreign despots around the world, while it simultaneously
> also does a splendid job of ensuring that those who have
> will get more.... This more spectacular "free ride" at
> taxpayer's expense tends to be ignored.
> MJ:
> This phenomenon is not limited to 'businesses', but *any* voting
> block which can ensure their [party/representaive] reign.
> Most of the quid pro quo is nowhere mandated, but the dumb masses
> fail to grasp those items necessary to make up the fourth branch
> of the government (educated electorate).
>
> William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> The majority of welfare recipients are children.
>
> This is false. 33% of ALL government expenditures go to the elderly.
>
>
> William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> They had the misfortune of being born to the wrong parents.
> MJ:
> Are you willing to advocate the correction of this 'misfortune'
> or do you prefer to grow it be 'rewarding' the undesired behavior?
>
>
>
>
> William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> So, what's the answer? Well, it's definitely NOT more
> deregulation, MORE handouts for big business, and a "free
> ride" for the privileged classes in America. MORE "free
> trade" and MORE "open borders" will only continue to destroy
> us.
> MJ:
> In a word, bullshit.
> The solution ... in five words, 'get out of the way'.
>
>
> William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
> We need to change the political agenda and place American
> issues first on the list.
> MJ:
> Can you cite some examples/suggestions?
>
>
>
> Regard$,
> --MJ
>
> Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption
> of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the
> Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers
> of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to
> govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good
> masters, but they mean to be masters. -- Noah Webster
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