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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
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> > Like I said, I just worry about corners being cut.
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> Me too. This is a very valid concern, and it's true for more than just this
> particular instance.
>
> So you should support mechanisms that are likely to reduce the probability
> of corners being cut and oppose mechanisms that are likely to increase it,
> right?
What is the question? It reads like some sort of order, but is has a "?" at
the end.
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> As has been demonstrated,
Where?
> removing culpability and accountability and
> consequences tend to increase this probability. That's true whether the
> organization dodging is private or public, although it's more likely to
> occur with public organizations, which have inherently less accountability.
In what way?
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> What we are seeing with the airlines is major dodging. But the dodging is
> being done by using political power, not by market forces. See Friedman.
Nope. Market forces in forced this issue.
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> You should be arguing against organizations using political power for gain.
Should I?
> You should be arguing for mechanisms that increase culpability and
> accountability. Unless, like Lawrence W. you feel that it's the civilized
> thing to allow people and organizations not to face the consequences of
> their actions.
I should?
Scott A
>
> ++Lar
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| (...) Seemed pretty obvious to me. It is a yes/no question. (...) Are you actually engaging in grammar flaming? That's a yes/no question, by the way, in case you weren't sure. If you're going to ding me for a misplaced question mark (which in this (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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