In a message dated 9/18/2004 9:58:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm a bit biased in this because Gautam and I have differed on politics civically for many years, both on the list, and I think I have a better understanding than most of what he really thinks. My differences with our own Zimmy have been equally civil, but have tended to be more on other subjects. Just for the heck of it, let me write down a few points on which I think you agree: 1) It is right to raise the wages of the working poor. 2) The focus of wealth into a small group of people is good for neither the stability of the United States or it's economy. 3) Bush's tax cut for people making over $200k per year is hurting the economy more than it is helping it. 4) We need to find effective ways to facilitate people rising out of poverty through work that they can take pride in. I think that much of the disagreement is on how best to do it. I've got a church friend who I think is mostly wrongheaded about what works best in this area. But, I think he is as good or better Christian than I because he both cares for people and acts on that caring by helping others. I'm happy to know that his opinion of me mostly parallels my opinion of him. Now there are Republicans and Democrats who actually differ with us on this. But, I'd bet money its not Zimmy, and it's not Gautam. I guess I'm too biased to talk about me. :-) Are you channeling Marvin or what? I certainly agree with all that you have said. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
