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To: T Minus Four
Does anyone believe this drivel?

Um, yes, it's basic economics. If a product or service is subsidized, more of it will be consumed.

I will disagree with Forbes on their GPS tracking suggestion. The privacy implications are enormous, and I bet it would take the feds about 15 seconds to demand access to the database.

29 posted on 03/06/2003 2:10:16 PM PST by ThinkDifferent
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To: ThinkDifferent
Um, yes, it's basic economics. If a product or service is subsidized, more of it will be consumed

Well, I'll agree if it's an all-you-can-eat buffet or unlimited internet access :-) When will they charge for chocolate or maid service like this?

30 posted on 03/06/2003 2:26:19 PM PST by T Minus Four
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To: ThinkDifferent
If a product or service is subsidized, more of it will be consumed.

Driving is a pretty inelastic commodity, though.

98 posted on 03/11/2003 11:22:00 AM PST by Sloth ("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" -- Jacobim Mugatu, Zoolander)
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