RE: Slightly extended (was Re: [Futurework] David Ricardo, Cavema n Trade vs. Modern Trade

[Harry Pollard]

Arthur,   Problem is that instead of looking for the cause of the rising inequalities, the left winger looks for ways to take from the rich and give to the poor.   If the rich person deserves his higher income because he's earned it, the state has only the coercive right of robbery to take anything from him.   If the rich person's income is the result of privilege, then it should be taken back completely - or the privilege that produces the inequality should be ended.   But, that is radical thinking, not the wish-washy notions of the modern liberal mired in welfare payments, affordable housing, and food stamps, happy to give the poor anything but liberty and justice.   The early Fabians must be spinning like tops in their graves.   Harry   ******************************************** Henry George School of Social Science of Los Angeles Box 655  Tujunga  CA  91042 Tel: 818 352-4141  --  Fax: 818 353-2242 http://haledward.home.comcast.net ********************************************     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 7:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Slightly extended (was Re: [Futurework] David Ricardo, Cavema n Trade vs. Modern Trade Let's say better off equals more money, more income.  If income is rising but at the same time inequalities are rising even faster..... -----Original Message----- From: Ray Evans Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 10:09 AM To: Cordell, Arthur: ECOM; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Slightly extended (was Re: [Futurework] David Ricardo, Cavema n Trade vs. Modern Trade "Better off" is an interesting phrase.   Sort of goes along with "lowered expectations."   REH        --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.541 / Virus Database: 335 - Release Date: 11/14/2003