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To: miraje who wrote (37495)	2/7/2000 11:48:00 AM
From: Charles Tutt	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

Given that we need government (or would you prefer lawlessness?), it's clear it has to be paid for. That's the role of taxes. Right now taxes don't seem excessive to me. The one unwarranted "tax" is the one Microsoft is levying at every opportunity on the free flow of information. JMHO.

To: miraje who wrote (37495)	2/7/2000 1:07:00 PM
From: John F. Dowd	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 74651

James Bowers: So far that is the post of the year 2000! Isn't it odd that the left and the right meet in a system called totalitarianism. JFD

To: miraje who wrote (37495)	2/7/2000 8:56:00 PM
From: nommedeguerre	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

James, "The system that operates this way is not socialism or capitalism. The system that mixes nominal private ownership of business and commerce with ultimate governmental control and regulation is called fascism" Nominal private ownership of business? What 'powers' are you lacking as a business owner? If you aren't making it, the reason is probably not the fault of some annoying Federal Regs. Our company just merged last week with one of the high-tech darlings and I do not hear any of the founders screaming about being held back by The Man. People who cried fascism over the ATT trial forgot to shout oppression when Sprint and MCI made the scene with cheap long-distance. IMO we have seen more innovation in the PC OS arena since the DOJ investigation than in the 10 years preceding it. $30 million well-spent with Microsoft going as strong as ever. Cheers, Norm