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Re:Don't you get it?

Posted by: Anonymous Coward on April 01, 2004 04:10 PM
No, you don't get "it". You ask for free as in gratis, not free as in freedom. You do understand that even in a state controlled economy resources are used? That distribution of different goods and services takes time and effort from other goods and services? That if there was only you and me in the world, I could only give you a few hours of the day, because the rest of the time you and I would be looking for food and shelter? What if you broke your leg, and couldn't contribute? That's OK, because I can work double for three to six months, I don't want any compensation from you at all. Scale this up to everyone on earth, and all the work that needs to be done. Wow, you really motivate me! Yeah, right... Money is just a way to keep score and distribute balance.

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