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(...) What is that supposed to mean, exactly? I've been here all along and have been quite aware of this class of problem inasmuch as it points out a major failing in the concept of public ownership. (...) If they are breaking laws they are not (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Scott A" <eh105jb@mx1.pair.com> wrote in message news:GDu34w.CFL@lugnet.com... (...) it (...) Ever." (...) The (...) public (...) Despair's products should strike a chord with anyone who has worked in a large corporation, especially American. I (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Scott A" <eh105jb@mx1.pair.com> wrote in message news:GDu34w.CFL@lugnet.com... (...) it (...) Well I despair at such activities :-( regards lawrence all trademarks are acknowledged. well is a trademark of well.com I is a trademark of I.com despair (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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LOL ;-) "Scott A" <eh105jb@mx1.pair.com> wrote in message news:GDu34w.CFL@lugnet.com... (...) it (...) Ever." (...) The (...) public (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Jono, I hope you have paid despair.com to use the frowny. They have registered it as a trademark: (URL) the despair.com site (URL) a press conference, Despair's COO, Dr. E.L.Kersten, announced his intentions to sue "anyone and everyone who (...) (23 years ago, 24-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Welcome to the planet earth Larry. (...) I think you are cherry picking points from my post rather than jutifying your past "arguments" and claims. I shall humour you. The eu operates a quota system were fishing is concerned. There are strict (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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There is some merit in the arguments your cite makes. I would ask this, however.... (and I snipped away the rest) (...) Overfishing is a worldwide problem, and a growing one. Whatever nation builds the largest fleet of boats wins the race to catch (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Here's a concrete real-world example that may work for working through this: Monarch Butterfies are increasingly threaten with extinction in the coming decades mainly by destruction and degradation of their summer and winter habitats. I (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I suppose that the foremost priority in responsible wildlife management is to maintain a viable ecosystem in every environmental sample that is large enough to be essentially self-regulating. In my mind, the most pressing problem is urban (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Well, I'm a parent of a 17-yr-old girl, so I'll take a stab at this... (...) your (...) adults? Worst? Leaving aside the earth-shattering things like killing someone in the car when drunk, coming home pregnant, etc, and just looking at everyday (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Christopher, I found this text which goes over most of your points. It is rather long (I have not read it all yet). The key passage for me is this one: == ++ == "The libertarian's error resides in their proposal that privatization, which is clearly (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Good point. Also, *if* you owned all the plants, would you have the right to destroy them if you so wished? Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Ok, I'll take a shot, since I'm actually in the target group that Shiri asks about. *Insert Big Disclaimer here: I am by no means a super great parent.* Some of you here may remember my son if you attended Brickfest last year. He's was then (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I am not sure if I agree. If you are correct, look at which companies are wrecking the planet in the developing world... it is multinational companies from the developed world. The true cost of life in the west is very high: Oil 'time-bomb' in (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Okay, I am not a parent but I got somethin to say cuz I am 16. My parents think I am the good, Chrictian, Doesnt-want-to-be-la...for-Church Lego Dude. My GIRLFRIENDS parents think I am the next 'Darien Kliebold' (AKA Columbine shooter) because I (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I think your parents need some time on Fleebnork duty. That oughta clear out their cobwebs! Miles apart can be a GOOD thing. Totally understand, Mr. Grand Admiral, Sir! -Aaron- (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I think a bad way of discovering your teen's "maturity" is when they start having sex, get pregnant or get someone else pregnant, or contract a sexually transmitted disease that may threaten their life or reproductive ability. The worst way I (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Much of it really has to do with the parent themselves, and how THEY were raised. Now, my parents were good kids, with good grades. When my mom was a teen, she won bicycle rodeos and sang in choirs. My dad worked on cars and raced motorcycles. (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Heh. This may not be very helpful, but... my parents *never* gave me any slack. I was on a leash about this long: (--) I was a *very* well-behaved teenager, yet I was always treated with suspicion and made to walk the line. Here's a hint: It (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(XFUT o-t.debate, this is a little about people but has nothing to do with lego) This question is addressed mostly to those among you who are parents - especially parents of teens. What, in your opinion, *as a parent*, are the best and the worst (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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