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From: David.Goldfield@p0.f1089.n261.z1.fidonet.org (David Goldfield)
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Subject: Re: hot topic
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Date: 18 Jun 91 16:11:43 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Mary,
     First, let me say that I have validated you on Blazie Engr.'s BBs.
As far as your message goes.  Your point about senior citizens is, in a
way, a good one, although so many folks, even younger people, have
managed to save here and there, and it would be impossible to keep track
of who's got money and who doesn't.  Basically, senior citizens, in my
opinion, deserve a break because they've lived longer than me and have
worked and paid their dues.  i also want to say that I don't give myself
any tax breaks just because I don't see.  As far as paying for services
you can't use, I kind of see your point, except that -- don't we all in
some way pay for a service we can't use.  Yes, it's true that my tax
money goes for things i can never benefit from.  In my opinion, that
does not entitle me to a discount on a bus or train.  My taxes go for
things that not only can't I use, but don't believe in either, like the
military.  Sure wish I could do something about that.  At least I can
vote, but I'm getting off topic.

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