Bruce Napier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >In fact, this piece of Thatcherism, like all the >others, will create an underclass (or rather, magnify the existing >one), with all the usual consequences for all of us. It's what happens >when you let the market operate in an inappropriate situation without >modifying its effects.
Ah, but Statism creates a similar underclass, except it is *much* bigger. I think the technical term is "averaging down". But yes, a modification is needed, to assist those who do not have enough resources to participate in the market for necessities (i.e the very poor). My preference for the required intervention is "give them money". Much easier to run than benefits, subsidised services, waiting lists, etc., and almost certainly less expensive in the end. Some of the recipients will blow it, of course, but I think most will spend it sensibly on stuff they really need. Probably doesn't include boating, though. But (dear Prudence) don't try and get any of it back later if you decide you were too generous. Really bad plan. Adrian Adrian Stott 07956-299966
