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Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Salty, Nov 27, 2010.

  1. billwald

    billwald New Member

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    "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not".
    --Thomas Jefferson

    Please define "Work." Is a person who has inherited $100 million and lives off capital gains a worker? If not, where should we draw the line?
     
  2. Salty

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    If you cannot figure out the answer for yourself- either we start at Common Sense 101 or then there is no help for you
     
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    Professor Galbreath confuses selfishness with self-interest.

    Self interest is what drives the work ethic. Even liberals exhibit self-interest.

    The scriptures support self-interest, not selfishness. One good example of self-interest is to work so one can eat, not starve to death. That's not selfishness.
     
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    Is this subject the real difference between Liberals and Conservatives
     
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