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Politics : Just the Facts, Ma'am: A Compendium of Liberal Fiction
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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (28601)2/7/2005 1:34:21 PM
From: Suma  Read Replies (2) of 90947
 
I don't know Laz. I grew up with these things.

For example. My parents regularly objected to the WPA..
And I remember this as a child their unkind comments about pay without work.

Yet today. The Blue Ridge Parkway a truly beautiful achievement that graces so many states. Done by the WPA.

The beautiful murals in Grand Central Station that grace a mammoth structure with humanity. Done by WPA..

We used to have tramps come to our door and mother fed them on the back porch. Those depression times were terrible for our Country and it was a time when there were food lines, riots and this is when the Communist Party took a foothold here.

Roosevelt brought us out of that depression as did the War.
So, I know that I am against government interference but when it is a benevolent Government with programs to help all of the Nation's people I am torn to know what is best.

Libertarian to me meant standing on ones own two feet.Taking responsibility for and not blaming others. However, there are some things beyond control. I remember when Regan said there are jobs out there. One might have to relocate to work but if that is what it takes, do it.
I am paraphrasing but it was something like that.

However, on the other side. I know of abuses of SS.. I know of people who are on it being sub sized for medical reasons who are working on the side for cash. This I resent.
I paid into SS all the years I worked so I think I am due something.

Explain where I am wrong if I am.
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