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Politics : Stockman Scott's Political Debate Porch -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: KLP who wrote (72912)	2/26/2005 3:49:59 PM
From: Augustus Gloop	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

I agree with you but to pass a change to SS there will need to be a benefit to those on the lower end of the scale - I believe you and I understand and agree on that. There are several means to an end that would work so the battle then becomes focused on getting our Government to give up control over a block of money that they want up their sleeve. Thats the real battle. <<And yes, Gates wouldn't notice the amount personally. But then, look at the billions with a B he and his wife have contributed already. It's one thing to give money willingly, and another thing to be robbed of the money by others who think it is their due.>> Given the amount he has paid and created in the US in all forms of taxes, charitable donations, job creation and wealth I think one could almost say he no longer owes the US a dime. He's surpassed and amount that many city populations will generate over an entire lifetime. That said, you and I may be the only ones who think that way on SI. I know EXACTLY what you mean and there's merit in what you say. Now, if we had any brains we'd duck to avoid the incoming tomatoes LOL!!