>Although I would like to see the government set a good example ... That would be nice. I don't think it's the respnosibility of the government to fix it either -- my whole point was that the responsbility starts with us. Maybe we should set a good example for the government.
I'm a little surprised, since this is a David Brin discussion group, that no one has suggested that the best possible fix for government waste and courruption is greater transparency and accountability. Olin ----- Original Message ----- From: John Williams<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Killer Bs (David Brin et al) Discussion<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 4:51 PM Subject: Re: Taking responsibility (was Re: How Government Stoked the Mania) On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 4:16 PM, Olin Elliott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > Well, you know more frugal people than I do. I think if you look at the > size of credit card debt in the United States you will see that quite a few > of us have been living beyond our means. I commend you, though, for > your thrift. I'm trying to learn that virture myself. I am aware of the growing debt of many Americans. I don't think it is a good thing, but I also don't think it is the responsibility of the government to somehow fix it -- that lies with each individual. Although I would like to see the government set a good example, by spending less itself, and by no longer actively encouraging profligate spending by the American consumer. Just say no to "stimulus" checks! _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l<http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l> _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
