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To: Cogito who wrote (144292)	9/16/2010 12:36:52 PM
From: Little Joe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541515

"A good point. I hadn't thought of it like that. For some reason, when I think of a person being in government, I imagine them trying to actually move the country in a positive direction through responsible governance. Silly, old-fashioned me." Surely, you jest. lj

To: Cogito who wrote (144292)	9/16/2010 12:38:16 PM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 541515

Who needs effective governance when: The private sector will guide us to sustainable energy and maintain our infrastructure? The private sector will guarantee financial stability by limiting risk? The private sector will police food and drug safety by acting in self-interest? American CEO's will make keeping American jobs a priority? Illegal immigration will end once the private sector takes it on itself to stop hiring illegals? And on healthcare...well, I can't even pretend on that one, LOL. Don't you understand how we could live in the best of all possible worlds, if only we were set free?