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To: The Philosopher who wrote (9380)	5/21/1999 11:18:00 AM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 17770

Christopher: A.) No one approves of all of the uses to which tax dollars are put; B.) Even were one to assume that one's tax dollars were evenly distributed among all programs, one's share of a particular program or operation is usually a few cents, perhaps a few dollar, rarely even a few hundred; C.) It is easiest, therefore, to imagine one's tax dollars spent on programs of which one approves, and the ordinary operations of government. There is nothing mandating conceiving of it in terms of proportional disbursement:-)...

To: The Philosopher who wrote (9380)	5/21/1999 11:21:00 AM
From: Bill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17770

Some people probably want their money spent on re-building the bombed-out hospitals and embassies.

To: The Philosopher who wrote (9380)	5/21/1999 5:20:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Respond to of 17770

Are you saying that you want your money spent bombing hospitals and embassies? No... I'll request a refund on those particular items. <VBG>