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To: JohnM who wrote (44206)	9/15/2002 9:50:34 PM
From: yard_man	Respond to of 281500

>>I gather you don't think national security is a basic need. << defense of the borders of a sovreign nation is a basic need and legitimate function of government -- but read the quote I referenced for yourself -- sounds like big Daddy gbment to me. >>"Poverty doesn't cause terrorism. Being poor doesn't make you a murderer. Yet persistent poverty and oppression can lead to hopelessness and despair. And when governments fail to meet the most basic needs of their people, these failed states can become havens for terror ... The needs of the developing world demand a new approach." << The whole thrust of the article was utlizing government to accomplish the redistribution of wealth. These are failed policies -- not something I usually have thought of in conuinction with the Repubs, but I guess there really isn't that much diff between the parties any more -- they are both for MORE government -- whether it serves the basic functions of government or has a socialist agenda, as long as they can control part of it -- they just don't care.