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To: Ilaine who wrote (65255)	8/30/2004 10:05:12 AM
From: Mary Cluney	Respond to of 793955

<<< Rand knew that entrepreneurs produce because they are selfish. Consumers consume because they are selfish. There's nothing wrong with looking out for yourself, that's what makes the economy work.>>> Have you ever been at an intersection when the traffic light is not working? What happens when enterprising entrepreneurs corner the market? Catholics are taught not only to look out for themselves, but to look out for others. But not all Catholics get the message. Not everyone is Catholic. (NB - please don't be offended - I am only using "Catholics" as a strawman to try to get my point across). I admit I don't have the answer - but I know a false one when I see it. What makes the economy work? Who knows? You can line up terrific economists on more than two sides with more than two hands. (on the one hand, on the second hand, etc.)