Scott thinks:
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The link between the harm of uncontrolled fire and the extraction of
money
from the public is quite direct, and the risks are shared by all
persons in
the community equally because everyone is placed at risk by an
uncontrolled
fire.

On the other hand, the link between one's private health care issues
and
some sort of overall public harm is extremely tenuous at best, and
doesn't
justify the forcible extraction of money from everyone in order to
provide
health care for some. The risks are not equal
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United States spends about $35 billion per year to provide uninsured
residents with medical care, often for preventable diseases or diseases
that physicians could treat more efficiently with earlier diagnosis
(Bloombert/Hartford Courant, 18 June 2003: "Hidden Costs, Value Lost:
Uninsurance in America"

"Earlier diagnosis"! What a unique concept. No! Wait! I believe it's
one of those socialist (and Canadian) concepts.

Even if we accept your lack of "overall harm" thesis (which I don't --
see Wolfgang's response to you), perhaps you'll be moved by the extent
to which this affects your pocketbook....

frtzw906

"BCITORGB" wrote in message
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Scott thinks:
===============
The link between the harm of uncontrolled fire and the extraction of
money
from the public is quite direct, and the risks are shared by all
persons in
the community equally because everyone is placed at risk by an
uncontrolled
fire.

Nonsense Scott!

I have my own firefighting equipment and can protect my own property and I'd
never be responsible for starting an uncontrolled fire! Why should I have to
pay because people like you are careless and can't take care of their own
property!

A Usenet persona calling itself KMAN wrote:


"BCITORGB" wrote in message
ups.com...
Scott thinks:
===============
The link between the harm of uncontrolled fire and the extraction of
money
from the public is quite direct, and the risks are shared by all
persons in
the community equally because everyone is placed at risk by an
uncontrolled
fire.

Nonsense Scott!

I have my own firefighting equipment and can protect my own property and I'd
never be responsible for starting an uncontrolled fire! Why should I have to
pay because people like you are careless and can't take care of their own
property!

I do too. Several thousands of dollars worth, in fact. However, most people
don't, and don't have the skills required to effectively fight a fire even
if they do. Also, they may not be around when a fire starts and therefore
will not be able to douse the fire before others are harmed.

Thus, it is reasonable and prudent to maintain a cadre of properly trained
and equipped personnel at public expense.

--
Regards,
Scott Weiser

"I love the Internet, I no longer have to depend on
friends, family and co-workers, I can annoy people WORLDWIDE!" TM

© 2005 Scott Weiser

"Scott Weiser" wrote in message
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A Usenet persona calling itself KMAN wrote:


"BCITORGB" wrote in message
ups.com...
Scott thinks:
===============
The link between the harm of uncontrolled fire and the extraction of
money
from the public is quite direct, and the risks are shared by all
persons in
the community equally because everyone is placed at risk by an
uncontrolled
fire.

Nonsense Scott!

I have my own firefighting equipment and can protect my own property and
I'd
never be responsible for starting an uncontrolled fire! Why should I have
to
pay because people like you are careless and can't take care of their own
property!

I do too. Several thousands of dollars worth, in fact. However, most
people
don't, and don't have the skills required to effectively fight a fire even
if they do. Also, they may not be around when a fire starts and therefore
will not be able to douse the fire before others are harmed.

Thus, it is reasonable and prudent to maintain a cadre of properly trained
and equipped personnel at public expense.

No way! Why should I have to pay for it! I also have people hired to protect
my property 24 hours a day. I don't need the public fire department service!
I should be able to opt out! You commie!