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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (56305)	7/16/2000 12:24:08 PM
From: Ahda	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116826

The only difference between communism and capitalism is that under capitalism, Man Exploits Man. Whereas under communism it's the other way around You made me laugh. Good thing about our system is people like Bill Gates eventually have so much money that they have to figure out some sort of socialized program that will help to give it away. I think i will send him my address. VBG

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (56305)	7/16/2000 1:17:50 PM
From: The Vet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116826

<<The US has opened its markets to everyone, thinking there trading partners would reciprocate of their own free will.>> Surely you jest Ron? Look at the restrictions placed by the US on Australian and New Zealand lamb imports last year and the plethora of restrictions on the imports of almost all agricultural products into the US... The US a bastion of "free trade" - only when it suits them! ofcn.org dfat.gov.au 203.6.171.15

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (56305)	7/16/2000 1:26:44 PM
From: Rarebird	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 116826

The Tax Laws in this country are set up in such a way that unless a businessman wants to pay the maximum tax rate he has to continue to grow, to invest and expand. As a Businessman, if I start someone with a $25-$35 an hour salary, based on their qualifications, they better justify that salary I'm paying them by bringing in at least 3 times the amount of business per hour than what I'm paying them. The worker has no risk at all. If my business fails, he or she can just go out and get another job, whereas I'm in big trouble. I'm the one, as the businessman, who pays for all the supplies, equipment, heating oil and all expenses related to my business, including advertising, marketing, etc. I'm only to happy to raise a person's salary based on how productive they are. But I don't run a business to give handouts. You gotta earn it and make my business grow. If a person thinks they are not getting compensated enough, let them start their own business and see how much time, energy, $$$, and planning is needed to be successful.