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Old 06-14-2006, 12:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
aceventura3
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Location: Ventura County
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Originally Posted by filtherton
Dear Economics Enthusiast,

I am happy that you have found something economic to be excited about. It's great that you feel that your philosophy has born some fruit. I would be interested if you had any idea as to when your successful economic policy will actually translate to an increase in my quality of life or the quality of life in my community(I don't live near many investors). Currently i have less and less time to spend with my family because wage increases don't keep up with inflation. We don't have enough money to hire enough police officers and consequently violent crime has gone up recently in my area. The fire department could use more funding too, as could the dmv, the public schools, and my local department of transportation. I think my state colleges and universities could probably use some more money too, since tuition has gone up every year for the last decade. Any idea when your healthy economy might actually mean something significant to anyone who isn't an economist?

Sincerely,


The Average American
Dear Mr Average American:

How many cars do you have?
How many television sets?
What is the square footage of your residence?
How many hours a week do you work?
How much do you spend on TV?
How many times per week do you eat out?
How many computer devices do you have (PC's, Ipods, Xboxs, DVD players)?
Do you eat healthy foods? Get excercise?
How many prescription drugs do you take?
How much time or money do you donate to good causes?
How much do you save?
Do you vote? Ever run for an elected office?
Involved in the PTA?
How frequently do you read to your children? Go to the library?
Do you go to you city councel meetings? School board?
Have you taken time to enhance your work skills? Or, taken the time to learn something new?

I could go on and on with the questions.

Mr. Average American, if you actually chose to answer them or at least think about them, you will find that your life is not so bad. And on top of that, you will find that the things you complain about are in your control.
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