Hurricane relief

"Jonathan Goodish" wrote in message
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I do expect folks to take care of themselves when they're able, and I
expect private charity to take care of those who are not able. ...
It sounds cold, but the federal government should have very
little to do with a relief effort such as the one along the gulf coast.

You think rescue from a widespread natural disaster should be left to
*private charity*? And if the charities are not up to the task, should the
victims just be left to die in the streets?

Do you acknowledge *any* legitimate domestic purpose of government, apart
from subsidizing the recreation of private pilots? (Virtually every
right-wing aviator who posts here is in favor of continued government
intervention to prevent market forces from converting airport real estate to
more profitable uses.)

--Gary