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Then we pretty much agree on everything. Regarding the CPI; it's not really covered because it doesn't have to be. It's common knowledge. Nobody has to tell anybody who makes a cent of money that that money ever maintains it's value over time. Inflation is the only constant in this ridiculous primitive economic system we're chained to.
And the crux? Private vs. Public? You're right. The government fucks up everything it touches. But if private charities can handle the problem, then why don't they? Is it your assertion that if all of the taxes that go to social assistance programs were eliminated, that our "missions, charities, churches and whatnot" would then have enough money to handle the problem? Come on. I don't approve of the way our current governments are handling the problem, but I see that as being directly related to the fundamental problems in the systems. I still maintain that one of the main functions of any system of government that a society chooses is to provide for those who are, for whatever reason, incapable of providing for themselves. Especially now that these god damned monsters have denied us all the option to abstain.