EDU: Public Schools (Was: Re: [extropy-chat] Gametheoryofcommoncold)

[Harvey Newstrom]

Samantha Atkins wrote,
> I draw a large distinction between voluntary charity and 
> involuntary charity imposed by a government.  I believe very 
> much in giving back in whatever form it takes (and am known 
> for generositiy in that regard fwiw) but I do not believe and 
> never will believe in forced taking and giving to others.  
> Please do not give in to the temptation to slam libertarians 
> just because you do not happen to be one.  There is in fact 
> VERY ample reason not to trust government and this government 
> in particular that hasn't a damn thing to do with "self-pity" 
> or "victim mentality".  I am quite dismayed that you would 
> jump into this mode of ranting so easily.   I am also 
> dismayed by a seeming unwillingness to grant that there are 
> is a whole spectrum of attitudes and practice out there 
> between you and your "bitter old Libertarian".

Wow, this conversation has suddenly turned 180 degrees when I blinked!  I
certainly do not trust the government, nor do I intend to slam Libertarians.
I was defending my position of doing charity work against those who said
charity through government programs was evil.  I also was explaining that
charity work could be good to counter those who claim all charity work is
self-serving selfishness.  I was trying to defend myself for doing charity
work, not attack anyone else for not doing charity work.

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