[rogerv]

hi, tkdietz,

I think putting the matter in terms of trust or mistrust of human nature (or human freedom)is to narrow the options unduly. I think we have no choice but to set the default at trust in a society of strangers, but that we all learn by experience to calibrate our trust based on individual track records. We deprive ourselves of helpful assistance if we simply mistrust; we invite exploitation if we simply trust. I think we need to learn appropriate trust, and I think all competent adults do.

[TKDietz]

I think that's a load of hooey. If you want to narrow the options you'll let the government shove one-sized fits all solutions down our throats. If you want true innovation, you'll allow free citizens to work things out themselves.

Believe in the human spirit, Rogerv. Don't count on government bureaucracies to fix all of our problems. History has shown that the thing they do best is grow bigger and bigger and screw things up.