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To: Elroy Jetson who wrote (8269)	1/20/2003 10:32:53 PM
From: MSI	Respond to of 306849

Good analysis America chooses either: a.) a move toward Third World social amenities, the Bush approach; b.) the model of Switzerland with regulated borders, higher costs, higher wages, and a higher level of amenities.

To: Elroy Jetson who wrote (8269)	1/21/2003 1:03:27 AM
From: Keith Monahan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

America chooses a mix of either: a.) maintaining free markets with a move toward Third World social amenities here in the US, the Bush approach; b.) choosing the model of Switzerland with regulated borders, higher costs, higher wages, and a higher level of amenities. Switzerland lacks the dynamic hubbub and zest of most Third World nations, but most Swiss don't seem to mind. They can go there and visit on holidays. Count my vote for the free markets. And as far as Switzerland vs the Third World, I'll take the Third World anytime - I couldn't get out of Switzerland fast enough when I had the misfortune to travel there on business. And as far as the "higher level of amenities" goes, if one of you socialists can get the fat-assed American construction crew (with the great pay and benefits) to finish rebuilding (before I die) the pot hole ridden highway going to my mother's house in New York, I may be more inclined to listen to what you have to say. Otherwise, take your amenities and your notion of what is good for all Americans and shove it.

To: Elroy Jetson who wrote (8269)	1/22/2003 12:04:36 AM
From: GraceZ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

You can't afford to pay for American style freeways, hospitals and other amenities when an increasing percentage of the population earns Third World wages. Their share of social benefits cannot be paid out of their wages. What is your proof that Americans are earning Third World Wages in higher percentages and what is your time frame? You need to talk to some 80 year olds about third world style wages back in their youth. The poor and low paid workers will get their social benefits from where they've always gotten them, from the top half income earners. Welcome to socialism. Take it from the most productive and give it to the least productive. b.) choosing the model of Switzerland with regulated borders, higher costs, higher wages, and a higher level of amenities. I'll take the free market over the guaranteed existence any day. Besides I'd rather buy my own amenities then fork over half my money to the government to provide me with a tenth of what I paid for.