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To: Zoltan! who wrote (167235)8/2/2001 7:42:35 PM
From: Ish  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
<<Just as the unions killed rail transport.>>

Actually the government killed the rails. They were nationalized for WWII and given back in bad shape. The RR companies started divesting after that.



To: Zoltan! who wrote (167235)8/2/2001 7:56:08 PM
From: Mr. Whist  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
Are you saying that the "free marketplace" should not extend to collective bargaining? Define the status of unions under your "perfect model."