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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
a government cares more for the people than a corporation for the simple fact that they need votes. sure you can take the view that both are evil, but i'll take the lesser of two evils thanks
and so what about paying more taxes, that extra money would just be going to the corporations anyways in a private system. we don't see any extra money in our pocket at the end of the day either way, but at least the money needs to be somewhat accounted for in public office, whereas a corporation does whatever they please
i can't believe there are even people out there who argue in favor of privatization. WHEN has it ever benefited anyone except the rich? it's backwards thinking at best, and disastrous to the middle and lower classes at worst
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HEY! Somebody that actually want to discuss teh topic!!! Rouge! Read Hemi's post and take note: that is a "response". An "opinion". A "contribution"...
Hemi, I suppose that in alot of ways you could consider the government the 'lesser of two evils'. Personally I consider the corporation to be taht. My reasons include the fact taht if the corporation isnt making money, it is going under. A government can run a defecit and stay in business.
A corporation can fire and replace its leaders for poor performance, a government can do the same, but requires a long, expensive process taht doesnt often fix much.
As for the nuts and bolts of operations of things like energy companies and insurance.... I'm just a firm believer in capitalism. Work hard and prosper. Wait for a handout and... starve...
Corporations arent as mean as everyone would have you believe. In fact. some governments are so smart that they offer tax breaks (incentives) to companiesa that donate to charities. And what are charities? these are little "corporations" that are taking care of little guys. Where do they get their money? Donors. Who are donors? Everyone. Including corporations and people who work for corporations.