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November 23, 2005

Machan's Musings - Nanocars and Other Nifty Feats by Tibor R. Machan

Despite wishing to celebrate some of the technical feats achieved with extorted funds, I will not. Yes, I praise the scientists, the technological whizzes (I used to literally stroke my Volvo P1800 for being such a great engineering marvel). But given that they shouldn’t have had most of the funds that enabled them to achieve these feats, I decline the invitation to celebrate. (Read more...)
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Thursday, November 24 - 11:55am

Tibor,

I am sympathetic with your feelings on this matter, but couldn't it be argued that at least SOME of our taxes are going to something useful? Many people argued in another thread that receiving government money for programs like unemployment insurance and social security was simply "getting some of my money back". Couldn't they just as easily say "at least the government is spending my money on something I value, therefore I support those programs"?

Thursday, November 24 - 12:00pm

Sure, I can be glad some of the money is used as I perhaps would use it but what about all those who would rather have spent it for health insurance or a good vacation or education? Trouble is with thieves, they spend your money as they want, not as you want, except accidentally. Not good enough.