Re: Another inept Bush pal leaves FEMA

["Robertm" <Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"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...
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>> 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.
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>> Regards,
>> Robert L Bass
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> 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
I should probably clarify my idea of training. No two or four year college
degree paid by the taxpayers. I had more in mind about 10 minutes of on the
job training. As soon as they've mastered which end of the shovel to use, we
put them to work.

Bob