Reply-To: Killer Bs Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Killer Bs Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: My ongoing concern about water Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:04:50 -0500
Kevin Tarr wrote:
> Up front: I agree with you.
>
> Which Heinlein book was on the moon, for some part anyway, and he set up an
> argument between the protagonist and a yocal about the cost of air? I
> agreed 100% with what Heinlein wrote, but maybe I should take a second
> look.
I'm a bit behind on list messages...
I remember that argument - Heinlein introduced the term "TANSTAAFL" - There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch to make that point. That was something that really stuck with me after I read it, probably 20 years ago.
-Bryon
The book: "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" the character was Manuel. I bought the trade paperback version a few months back. Jon
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