Posted on 12/30/2004 1:17:50 PM PST by bruinbirdman
@#$@#$^
The ARI doesn't even represent most objectivists, let alone even a tiny minority of libertarians.
Charity begins at home - NOT at the revenue agent's desk!
Just like how the UNION leaders "Know" where union dues are to be spent during an election....
How about bullet proof vests and armor for humvees in Iraq...
The government should have AT FIRST forgiven THEIR DEBT...but no he didn't do that he jumped straight into handing out TAX PAYER DOLLARS that should GO TO OUR TROOPS AND NATIONAL SECURITY!
Anyone remember the movie " the mouse that roared"?
It was about a poor make believe country that attacked the US in order to surrender and collect foreign aid. It seems to me there is some truth in that comedy.
more info on UN demanded aid... http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/Debt/USAid.asp
Wow!
"There are too many people stuffed on the beaches of Florida.
There are too many people who make stupid choices of where they live...and I for one do not want to have to pay for their dumb selection of living areas.
If they are flooded out, then let themselves pay for their stupidity.
If their homes are destroyed by volcanoes, then let them pay for their stupidity.
If their homes are destroyed by earthquakes, then let them cover the costs.
I fail to see why it is my responsibility to pay for someone elses stupid choices"
What a guy/gal! The milk of human kindness NOT!! So, you've never made a bad decision in your life?Amazing! If I were you, I'd look up the meaning of "Karma", and take heed of what it means...or didn't you know that what we give out, is what we receive.
Yikes, looks like you're going to be hit by a Tsunami,tornadoes,hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions!Serves you right!
There are political realities to consider. We could not move in one step in the direction you suggest. But, it does look bad this game of continually upping the ante because someone called us stingy and to make our country look good.
There are also considerations with regard to security in that part of the world, at least as I have heard the argument put - not that I am ready to subscribe to it. It goes like this. If we do not step in and help, factions at war with us will and exploit your non-giving to recruit people to their cause.
Now, the best way to handle this giving in a crisis would be for the President to step up to the microphone and make an appeal for private charitable contributions. Show the world how generous we as Americans are, really generous. Then keep a close tally on that. Let him be the cheerleader for the donations instead of just writing the check.
I bet privately we would give as much as the government is pledgeing. The government would then kick in the C130's, military, etc. But cash would come from private citizens voluntary contributions.
Exactly. If you ever run for office, I look forward to voting for you!
Well, that's seven votes.
I'd only hold the office with the intent of holding the job for four years, focused on getting stuff done and not a second thought about reelection. Want to hear a couple of my other key points in my plateform?
Most of what Libby Holcberg believes I flatly disagree with, save our full application of his theory as standard practice in the future when, in the advent of a disaster, the recipient of our generosity and/or kindness in the will be France and/or the French. Fk em'.
I'm sorry, I just find this horribly selfish. Helping out nearly 200,000 people is more important than our freaking national debt.
If we were really flush in the national coffers and not in debt and not funding every year with deficit spending (borrowing against future tax receipts) it might be a different story. And besides the government does not manage many things efficiently as they (the government) is using some one else's money.
It really sticks in my craw my friend, but not that the people don't need the help and that I don't want to help. I just believe it is an individual responsibility and "choice" to do so.
No Scrooge here when it comes to giving.
Thanks for the link - what an incredible lesson - if only congress would read it....
Amen.
U.S. should help, using private funds donated through charities. That way it's true charity, not compulsory.
Davy Crockett said it well:
http://www.trimonline.org/congress/articles/crockett.htm
J.C. never forced anyone to help anyone else. You only make points with him if you do it volunatarily.
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