On 2 Jan 2006 15:33:22 -0800, "rigger" wrote:

K. Gringioni explains:

There is no "birthright". The only thing we are guaranteed of is
change. Some adapt, some don't, some don't and cry about it. Like you.
thanks,

Not knowing me you might be speaking of anyone who feels this way, and
of course it's your "birthright" to say so.
A birthright means you receive this right when you are "born" (or to a
lesser degree when you become a citizen). I feel you should enjoy
what's left of these rights while you still can because if enough
people like yourself defend the present (and changing) situation in
this country, I'll guarentee you you'll be changing your tune
eventually.
Why don't you give it a while as you study the past history and
freedoms of this country and see if your opinion changes?
Here's something I ran across once: "Remember: Even if you win the rat
race, you're still a rat." Is this what you mean by "Some adapt,"? If
so, go ahead and "adapt" and I'll try another method, previously used
as the gold standard although you may not know what I'm talking about.
Too bad.
Thanks to you as well.

dennis
in nca

Lots of guys escaped the rat race. One Boeing machinist I know..30 yrs
in the trades..now makes medical parts in his garage, at his own speed
and does quite nicely.

Another one became a specialty landscaper and loves it.

Neither the Luddites, nor Buggy Whip Makers Local 231 had much effect
on change.

Now the surviving buggy whip makers sell em at HIGH dollars to the
equestrian crowd..and the S&M/BD group

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner