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To: John Carragher who wrote (121222)6/21/2005 12:00:15 PM
From: DMaA  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793799
 
In the first case the govmt GIVES money away.

In the second case the government TAKES LESS money.

You really can't see the distinction?



To: John Carragher who wrote (121222)6/21/2005 3:39:49 PM
From: LindyBill  Respond to of 793799
 
help me out. federal gov subsidized ethanol 10 cents a gallon..
federal gov reduced taxes for oil drillers..


In the first case, I am paying you money to produce it.

In the second case, I am letting you keep taxes you owe. I am not paying you.