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I started a lively discussion on another thread when the subject of some questionable tactics by Nortel
was brought up by C-T. Decided to expand on my
somewhat inflammatory prose. Hang on.
It sounded like I was defending corporate malfeasance.
That is somewhat correct but (as usual) there is more to it. As you all know well, I have a heavy bias toward
rugged independence and looking out for yourself.
No whining! I accept that I have many advantages
over others, but all of nature works that way in spite of
our government's attempts to subvert her laws.
Speaking of laws, there is such a blizzard of laws,
legislation and litigation to day...........well, I am surprised anyone (other than attorneys and politicians)
would want to operate in such an atmosphere. This
(like my fictional doppelganger) was one of the main reasons I left the world of work. The Martha Stewart
situation is a good example. What she did is done countless times every day. Yet, she sits in prison
as I type. Why? Does the punishment fit the crime?
Of course not. Anyway, the ultimate result is everyone will be a criminal regardless of their intentions because
there will be too many laws for anyone to avoid
breaking some (actually I believe we are already there).
Thus, yes I have sympathy for corporate America, even
the ENRONs and TYCOs. Thye can not hurt me directly,
nor could they when they were operating outside
of the "law". My government OTOH is killing me bit by bit
every day by taxation and usurpation of my freedoms.
I still have the First Amendment, but that will go too at some point. Take "hate speech" for example. A truly nutty concept.
JG
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