GM and Chysler Bankruptcies

[Kevin]

Hi,
And there I agree completely. In my world view, the government should regulate all commerce and industry for the protection of the citizens, and only for that. And the government should own no commerce nor industry nor any part of them. The Republicans seem to fail in the regulation, the Democrats in the owning. And there does not seem to be a third choice.

Jefferson was right and we're about 11 revolutions overdue.;)

--Pete

Here here! :)


I don't mind the government stepping in if there is a monopoly. Monopolies are not good for the consumer, I've never seen an economic model where they are. I don't mind them setting environmental regulations. They shouldn't own anything. Heck I remember a big stink about the army corp of engineers building public works as part of their training because it took jobs away from private industry. I don't really have an issue with that, though I do recall a case in my hometown, added a runway to the airport. No private contractor put a bid in. But there was still a huge stink about the Guard unit building it for their AT (Annual Training).

I think you nailed the parties pretty well too. I would love a 3rd choice (or 4th or 5th or Xth) for many different reasons, this among them.