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From: Kim Lilot
Date: Thu Sep 01 21:48:03 2005
 
     
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    Dear Mz. Stark- 

    I believe that a society's success is guaged by how it cares for its
    old, infirm and the young. 

    What will you do, regardless of your accumulated skills, when
    illness or disease strikes you? What kind of safety net do you have?
    What about your children or parents? And what of other less
    fortunates? What kind of skills must they acquire to protect
    themselves? 

    These questions have been debated since the beginning of the
    industrial revolution. Societies have come to a variety of solutions
    ranging from a cradle-to-grave national health system (Sweden) to
    the one you suggest (the USA model): let the strong swim and let the
    weak sink. Granted, it's a viable suggestion. But not one that I pay
    my taxes for. Nor a world that I want to live in. 

    Regardless of what we now have in place, here in the 'greatest
    country in the world', we can do alot better. Study the historical
    accomplishments that overcame 60-70 hour work weeks, health
    endangerment, no vacation time nor overtime pay, lack of health
    insurance or child labor abuses. 

    We've lost many of these achievements here and abroad. But that
    doesn't mean we have to accept it. Do not accept the standad quo.
    Speak up. Work with others. Make your voice heard. 

    We're all in this boat together. 

Peace. Kim
www.kimericlilot.com

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