On Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Baardwijk, J. van DTO/SLBD/BGM/SVM/SGM wrote:
> You really do not bother to really read my posts, do you? I was talking
> about *morality*, while Ronn was saying that building contracts would almost
> certainly go to American construction companies -- which is probably true,
> but not relevant to my question whether earning a profit when rebuilding the
> WTC is or is not immoral.
I think that's because most Americans would see the question as
nonsensical because no construction firm will want to bid on the work
unless the workers, executives, and owners all stand to make a profit from
the amount of labor involved. It sounds like you are asking, "Is it
immoral to permit private corporations to be involved in the rebuilding?"
To which we would answer, "Why on earth would it be immoral? Who else is
going to do it? Even if the rebuilding is publicly funded, private firms
will do the work." That may not be what you intend, but frankly I can't
think of a context in which your questions makes any sense, which I
suspect is why you are getting answers which make no sense to you in
return.
Would it be immoral to allow politics and graft to become involved in the
rebuilding to such a degree that some peole make an unreasonable amount of
profit? The answer to *that* question may very well be Yes.
Marvin Long
Austin, Texas
"If you will not grant me victory, then grant me vengeance!"
Conan the Barbarian
"Blessed are the peacemakers."
Jesus Christ
