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Re: Art Debate Was: [Re: Swearing?]
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:14:14 GMT
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James,
> Why is it that "government will take advantage of whatever power we give to
> them" is a valid view, when at the same time, 'corporations will take
> advantage of whatever power we give to them' is not?
Can you please give me examples on how corporations can take away your
freedom, your liberty, your rights, etc.? The government can and does.
Scott S.
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| (...) I think what you mean to say is that the government is not accountable at present, whereas corperations would be directly accountable to the people who buy their products, and shareholders. It's still not a solid argument IMO, but it's the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Corporations can take away anything we allow them to take away, in the same way that government can take away anything we allow them to. Examples? I don't see why they're necessary since we're so far into the realm of theoretical, but ok. Coal (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Using a country in the middle of ethnic cleansing as a comparison is hardly flattering. You can get shot in any country, but it's more likely to happen if you live in the US than say the UK. (...) I find it easy to believe, however I would (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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