rec.arts.theatre.musicals

Tim Gowen wrote:
> Eagle wrote:
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>> That is not an objective criteria for what a basic human right is.
>> All you've done is describe your wish.
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> So wishing for a civilised society is wrong?

Does anyone recall the source of the quote - "A society is judged on how
it treats its least fortunate members."

>> In a civilized society, people should not have to go hungry. Why
>> then, shouldn't the food industry be brought under government control
>> and distribution?
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> Because the market can provide food, it's very simple to do and it's
> basically what started the market in the first place. People are also
> able to provide basic healthcare for themselves.
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> Why does the USA have a defence budget when there's the 2nd Amendment?
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>> There is no such thing as "society" apart from individuals. If
>> "society" pays, that means that some individuals pay and other
>> individuals receive.
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> An obnoxious sentiment.
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> Tim
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