[tbpiper]

The fact that more people are self employed seems like a very good thing. More independent people, less reliance on large organizations, more clamoring for freedom.

I agree. The most passionate voices for jobs are democrats and unions. Neither group has views conducive to selfrelaiance or enterprise.

[marktwain]

A "job" with a large organization gives the illusion of security. A great many people find this illusion to be very comforting, thinking that "it can never happen to me".

They would rather cling to the illusion than admit to the greater risk that is actually involved by putting your fate in the hands of others.

I have no problems with people working in large organizations, as long as they realize the risks and take appropriate measures to deal with it, such as saving a large portion of their wages for the lean times and retirement.