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when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing—when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don't protect you against them, but protect them against you—when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice—you may know that your society is doomed... "
-Atlas Shrugged 1957 Ayn Rand
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For any that haven't read <u>ATLAS SHRUGGED</u>, there is no need to read it now..... It is about to come true, like it or not.
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As the resident English Major here, I feel I shoud jump in and offer this link, which is worth a look:
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionar...Atlas+Shrugged
Think of it as a sort of online Cliffs Notes. At 1000 pages, this book is not an easy read for the average gearhead, with all due respect.
Since I started this mess, what has happened to steer this thread to Ayn Rand?
Aren't we getting a little esoteric here?
The anger of one individual can be the motivation for many, like the first pebble that starts a landslide. I would suggest calling your Congressman with your suggestions and opinions. It just might make you feel like you tried to do something. JMHO
