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To: TimF who wrote (3112)	10/25/2002 5:55:44 PM
From: Original Mad Dog	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7689

The boat example is actually easier to deal with than some others. The quality of life of the citizens of the community in general are enhanced if there are nice things to look at and nice spaces to collectively enjoy. If a town builds a riverwalk with nice plants and sculptures and fountains and poems and quotes etched into the stones, and uses materials that people find pleasing, and maybe builds a theater or a stadium for people to gather at and enjoy things, most people would agree that the town has become a better place to live. If a town enforces zoning and building restrictions which cause the architecture and land uses to mesh in a way that makes it more likely people will use and enjoy it, that helps large numbers of people, including the taxed. The taxpayers are more likely to support such projects if they see the benefits. I have been to several downtowns lately which have benefitted from such projects, and which would not be enjoyable places for large numbers of people without the expenditure of some public funds. Laz's boat is for Laz alone. And he should pay for it. And take everyone who visits here on free rides in the Bay and serve free sushi too. <g>