> I do see a problem if peoples goal is to be rich and that is it. A pretty poor class of people, if that is indeed the case. But they'll get what they deserve if so. I do not measure 'wealth' entirely by the almighty dollar. For example, having some old wrecked cars in the woods is wealth to me, in that I have raw materials for repairs etc. at a very low monetary cost.
> The problem with absolute free enterprise is that it does not address > corruption, which leads to price fixing, monoplies and other bad things > which kill the idea of free enterprise. Thus there needs to be control > but this control is often done by people who have no effing clue about > things. Yep. A proper government makes sure the playpen is safe, but the kind of play conducted is up to the residents. In my example it should be vigorously against corruption, graft, fraud, etc., and should be set up to ensure that real competition is fostered. I have no idea how to set up such a system, our Founders thought they were, but now look at what we've got. And they were some rather well-educated and intelligent men. > And these 'self motivators' would happily stab you in the back to get > what you have because they are addicted to wealth, just like a junkie > is > addicted. Sound like criminals to me, that's what jails are for. And my point is that self-motivation is about the only kind that does any good. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
