Re: Another inept Bush pal leaves FEMA

["Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robertm" <Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Robert L Bass" <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> >> Yes, that IS what I'm all about.  If I ever had a major
> >> illness or other upset in life, I have a loving family with
> >> old fashioned values.  We take care of each other...
> >
> > Same here.  I've been blessed in that regard.  My family is very
> > caring and we really do look out for each other.  I also realize
> > that there are many people in my country who are not as fortunate
> > as me and I believe it is the corporate responsibility of us all
> > to watch out for each other.  Church aid and charitable giving is
> > a pittance compared to the need.
> >
> > It is incumbent upon the government, as the representative of the
> > people as a whole -- not just those with high salaries like you
> > and me -- to help those who cannot help themselves.  This is not
> > entirely an altruistic attitude toward the poor.  It is also to
> > the society's advantage to help the poor.  A beggar in the street
> > costs community far more than what it would cost to help him to
> > his feet and train him for work.
> > --
> >
> > Regards,
> > Robert L Bass
> >
> Yes, we can train him and put him to work. But welfare with no hope of
> getting people to work is a lost cause.
>
> Bob

The problem is that beggar in the street is there because he wants to be
there, do some research