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What needs to happen here is for the government to get out of the way and allow the public sector to voluntarily come to your aid, pure and simple.
Like in the old days, what? Your local church, your neighbors, private donors, and so on. Keep in mind Americans are the most generous people on earth, as proven whenever tragedies strike anywhere else in this world.
At taxpayers expense? No way. Don't ask for it, don't expect it. At taxpayers expense we're talking pure socialism---to each according to his need, from each according to his ability.
No, no, and no! Oh, and while we're at it, www.TaborNow.com and www.MoreGreenNow.com for guaranteed tax relief at the polls this November.report abuse
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