matlab22 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

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dakodahsturgill3 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Amen dpg54. You have hit the nail with a 50 lb sledge. I wish opportunities were truly equal in America. People would be educated enough to realize whats bullshit and whats not, then be able to beat out the rich and network connected individuals who may not be as skilled and talented. That is a democracy, but it can't be achieved because of the already off-balance distribution of money and power.

dakodahsturgill3 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Amen dpg54. You have hit the nail with a 50 lb sledge. I wish opportunities were truly equal in America. People would be educated enough to realize whats bullshit and whats not, then be able to beat out the rich and network connected individuals who may not be as skilled and talented. That is a democracy, but it can't be achieved because of the already off-balance distribution of money and power.

ToddAldrich (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@Elin48 Taxes do indeed cover what we share as common interests and CAN keep our country strong. Unfortunately excessive taxes can weaken our country and drive jobs overseas or make them disappear altogether. When they are used in a punitive manner they are destructive.

diezungen (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@ToddAldrich ...non...but you need a brain.

ToddAldrich (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Actually Bill Gates donates at LEAST $5 billion FOUR times a year. Let's put THAT up on a graph compared to what the author of the "L Curve:" or ANY of you socialist idiots give.

ToddAldrich (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@kn9iou Propaganda has no place in economics.

ToddAldrich (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@kn9iou I think the 20 million people who got good jobs under Reagan would disagree with you on that.

ToddAldrich (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@diezungen You need to get a history lesson.

ToddAldrich (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

How many people have a home, a decent retirement, televisions,computers because of Bill Gates??? His contribution to society is infinitely more than what the vast majority of people contribute. In addition to all of the jobs he directly provides his company has greatly increased our productivity in other areas of the economy - thus allowing us to earn higher wages. Also, Gates contributes millions to charities. The poor do none of this. This is nothing but an attempt to divide people.