April quotes

[Occhidiangela]

Truer words were never spoken. A wise person once told me the U.S. government was based on "legislation through crisis," or in other words, things only got done in Congress when there was a real need for it. He said that saying was true in his day in the 50's, and I'd say it's very true today (i.e. global warming). Humans do have an uncanny knack for survival when confronted with dismal odds, however when will we as a society stop looking at the immediate picture and start focusing on the "big", long-term one?

Do you find it ironic that you posted this in a discussion connected to taxation and government? ;)

Self interest is where any interest begins, even public interest, and is oft described as a variation on:

"What's in it for me?"

I think that answers your question.

DR