Posted on 12/30/2004 1:17:50 PM PST by bruinbirdman
There is no history of Tsunami's in this area of the Indian Ocean. This has been discussed and discussed and discussed in other threads.
"May be"? I bet this character is not sending a dime to help the victims. After, altruism is the biggest sin according to true Randroid Church. Selfish bastards the whole lot of them.
Hey noob .... shut up. Foreign Aid flies in the face of what this country was founded on.
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You don't have to go much further than the Marshall Plan part to see this guy is nuts.
Those of us who realize the depth of this disaster will have to carry the load for the rest of them. I'm willing.
Sink, one or the other (or both) of us must be getting old. More and more often, I find myself agreeing with you... '-}
So let's see, the government of the most prosperous nation on the planet cannot give aid to the nations hit by this catastrophe - that also means no logistical support (since it would cost money), no military cargo planes to deliver supplies, etc. Well, some of the planes can stop by for a few minutes to rescue any Americans that happen to be there - oh wait, that wouldn't be OK either, since it would violate the Constitution, right?
So, our fleet and planes just cruise by the islands, snap some photos and say: "good luck, we're all pulling for you! Real soon now every American will be sending you some money, blankets, Beanie Babies for the kids - well, at least those of you that survive the next couple of weeks will benefit from the generous relief of private American citizens."
Hogwash! I'm ashamed that some of you consider yourselves part of the American Conservative movement. Some of you need to get your heads on straight.
So tell me - should we be spending money to rebuild Iraq? Where in the Constitution does it say that spending money in that manner is OK? By your absurd theory, the U.S. government could NEVER spend one cent to provide foreign aid? That is about the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
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I think people really get their hackles up when they think about the government using our money and then the Euroweenies making us feel cheap because it's not enough.
Seems to me there are two trains of thought....those of us who would prefer lower taxes and more freedom in spending our money thus allowing more to be donated to charity at our discretion. These folks simply want to state their opinions here.
Then there are those who want our goverment to use our tax money for good. These people believe that our goverment can do greater good on larger scales.
Both are correct.
Let me add a big "IMO" (In my opinion) to that last post.
Then you do it. Or do you think the government is you?
OTOH, there are things our government can do that I can't. (...as in send in C-130s.)
For example, I wouldn't protest at all if our govt sent in a few UAVs to help assess the damage/need in some of those remote areas; that's way beyond my capability. I'd vote for that sort of use of my tax dollars. BUT -- I vehemently protest simply handing out my money (as in most "foreign aid").
I'll stick with the Constitution as far as controls on government spending are concerned. As an individual I do and will donate to causes and charities I feel worthwhile.
Btw, I don't think the writers of the Constitution were dumb, sorry you do.
What a sick thread.
What else do you expect from Ayn Rand and her objectivists, though?
Objectivist, selfish philosophy does not belong on FR.
Get rid of this sick post.
Well, I know I'm gettin' old. Thanks for the post.
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