From: Guru George (gurugeorge@sugarland.idiscover.co.uk)
Date: Fri Jul 25 1997 - 14:53:25 MDT
On Fri, 25 Jul 1997 12:34:06 -0400
"Abraham Moses Genen" <futurist@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>Leave it to say that I sincerely
>believe that all forms of laborers deserve some sort of substantive safety
>net. This, believe, is part of our social contract.
>
In the abstract, of course you are right. Where I would disagree with
you is that your legislative activities pre-empt, and destroy the
possibility of, people building their own safety nets together, and
building a real sense of communal solidarity, with the money they would
have had if you hadn't appropriated it from them in taxes. Not to
mention the fact that self-help builds self-esteem and the confidence to
challenge abuse.
Have you ever heard the story of the broken window, BTW?
Guru George
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