[PLUG-TALK] Chirac's shocker... Iraq.

[Russell Senior]

>>>>> "alex" == alex  <alexlinux at qwest.net> writes:

alex> [...] I have always worked for what I have. I have pride in the
alex> fact that I don't need to have a hand out and, that no matter
alex> how bad it's been, I've never asked for one.

Russell> Wow, that's pretty impressive.  You didn't have parents or
Russell> guardians that fed, housed and clothed you for free.  You
Russell> didn't avail yourself of the public school system.  You
Russell> didn't use the myriad public services that society provides.
Russell> And all from birth!  Amazing.  My hat's off to you.

alex> Ok Russell, You caught me! Once again I didn't clarify properly
alex> and I must make the correction that I have never asked for
alex> public assistance as in welfare, food stamps, etc.  

Seems to me that's a pretty arbitrary line to draw.  If society wants
its members to be productive and contribute back, investment is
required.  Unless you are ready for the Zyklon-B solution, you'd better
take a more serious look at what helps and what doesn't.


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