Re: Another inept Bush pal leaves FEMA

["Robertm" <Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"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