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Mr 5 0 · 01-22-2002, 08:06 PM

Chris:

While I know little about the workings of Enron what I do know (as a firm believer in capitalism and a free market) is that this kind of dirty-dealing corporation makes all big business look bad. The kind of naked avarice demonstrated by the executives of Enron is what gives socialist politicians (like your current Governor) fodder to regulate and further restrict (and tax) the businesses that make this country thrive beyond any other on earth.

Capitalism is the engine that drives democracy and when a bunch of crooks and politicians (sorry, being redundant) conspire to screw taxpayers and the buying public it does much harm all around and should be throughly punished. There should be no reward for corporate wrong-doing. Some highly paid Enron (and Arthur Anderson) executives should go to jail - but don't hold your breath.

I'm not familiar with the California energy deregulation proposition that was passed (or the politics that surrounded it) but it was obviously not a good idea and should be rescinded, if possible.

Your rant was well taken and although most of us non-California folks won't get much from it due to a lack of knowledge about the specifics, I like the fact that you thought it worth posting here.

Thanks.

01-22-2002, 08:06 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Enron redux Chris: While I know little about the workings of Enron what I do know (as a firm believer in capitalism and a free market) is that this kind of dirty-dealing corporation makes all big business look bad. The kind of naked avarice demonstrated by the executives of Enron is what gives socialist politicians (like your current Governor) fodder to regulate and further restrict (and tax) the businesses that make this country thrive beyond any other on earth. Capitalism is the engine that drives democracy and when a bunch of crooks and politicians (sorry, being redundant) conspire to screw taxpayers and the buying public it does much harm all around and should be throughly punished. There should be no reward for corporate wrong-doing. Some highly paid Enron (and Arthur Anderson) executives should go to jail - but don't hold your breath. I'm not familiar with the California energy deregulation proposition that was passed (or the politics that surrounded it) but it was obviously not a good idea and should be rescinded, if possible. Your rant was well taken and although most of us non-California folks won't get much from it due to a lack of knowledge about the specifics, I like the fact that you thought it worth posting here. Thanks.