From: b645zaw@utarlg.uta.edu (General Boycott)
Subject: Re: Death of America 3
Summary:  What me worry?
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Organization: The University of Texas at Arlington
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 23:55:00 GMT

In article <BzF3uz.77w@apollo.hp.com>, 
nelson_p@apollo.hp.com (Peter Nelson) writes...

>In article <16DEC199215280817@utarlg.uta.edu> 
>b645zaw@utarlg.uta.edu (General Boycott) writes:
> 
>>I would rather starve than continue to pay for corrupt government.

>  It's this sort of emotionalism that makes me question the theory
>  that "humans are rational".   

It's interesting that you've asserted such an observation only arises out 
of emotionalism. 

>  How do you rationally justify this sort of self destructive behavior?   

Why would I `rationally justify' a statement involving an expression of
will or intent?

>  Wouldn't it make more sense to not starve so that you can continue 
>  to exist to oppose such a government?  

Not if your continued existence allows such an "evil" government to exist.

Was doing just-as-ordered more sensible, regarding the germans under nazism, 
or the william calley's under american totalitarianism?

As an american taxpayer under american democratic-totalitarianism, you 
are the continued existence of corruption.

>  Anyway virtually all governments (and human institutions in general) 
>  are corrupt.  

Not that one should accept corruption, but let's separate it from the
concept of `evil' for the remainder of this posting, and let it be just 
the process of decay and deterioration. 

As such, I am not aware of any human institution not subject to corruption. 
Observing then an inevitable cycle of birth, growth, decay, and death, 
(and apparently natural), why does it make sense, or seem rational, to
cling to, or unduly prolong, that which is waning?

Hardly a sound investment of time and effort, and were we talking about
financial institutions, such would be a strategy which leads to bankruptcy
in short order. 

>  Have you ever paid any kinds of taxes?  

Certainly, though not willingly, and something I strive to minimize
through such measures as: (1) frugality, (2) tax-free investments,
(3) employment abroad and in lower taxed areas, (4) direct exchange 
of service and products, (5)preoccupation with non-material concerns
(worship, friendship, love, humor, education....

>  I notice you're posting from a ".edu" site -- are you
>  currently enjoying the benefits of corrupt government?  

Very much so. I'm on the 3rd year of an extended vacation which took
15 years, of nearly continous hard work and travel to prepare for.
It seemed wise to take advantage of such facilities before they
collapse. A better investment it may be argued than speculation in
the markets considering how subject to macro-economic imperatives
the latter are. 

Not that academic experience has permanence, a stroke can quickly 
erase it. Indeed, age brings subtle reminders that it hardly makes much
sense to invest overmuch in efforts which may be swept away in a breath.

You and I have recently witnessed the collapse of one Super-Power-Nation
along with untold vast collections of plans, dreams, and efforts. The
macroeconomic facts portend the collapse of another, compounded by
the obvious inability of those in charge to control their all too
human appetites. 

It would be foolish in the extreme for me to tie my well-being to
those so undisciplined. Beyond that, the sheer magnitude of the
economic & social forces involved in the dynamics of a super-power
nation are, and simply will always be, beyond human control by any 
faction or individual. One might as well try to control the weather 
or tides. 

It is unreasonable to fight a hurricane. Nor does it make sense to 
attempt to prolong the death of nation. I suggest simply -- let go.


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