In article , Swingman wrote:
On 12/30/2009 9:47 AM, Doug Miller wrote:

I agree with your basic premise, but not with the proposed remedy. Benjamin
Franklin was once asked how long he thought the republic would endure; he is
reputed to have responded "Until the people discover they can vote themselves
money from the public treasury" -- hence my suggestion.

Sorry ... my fault. I misread your point. Mea culpa ...

No problem, Karl. Thanks.