Re: more Welfare Cowboys? (eco)

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From: Don McKenzie
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 1995 00:00

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In article <philDBsopI.GnE@netcom.com>, phil@netcom.com (Phil Ronzone) wrote:

> So let me get this straight -- the farmer PAYS the Federal Government to
> use the land, and THAT's welfare?
> 
> Pray tell, are there people that want to use this same land and that are
> willing to pay more?
> 
> Hmmmmm?
> 
> If not, you use of "welfare" is moronic ....

It's welfare, otherwise known as subsidizing, if the rancher pays less
than the market rate. This is the problem.  BLM was trying to get a fair
price (same as is charged by commercial renters) for the riparian and
other damage done. BTW, until I fix my newswatcher I won't be able to read
posted replies.  Which may be a blessing:-)

-- 
Don McKenzie, Hollywood, CA USA

Never in doubt but often wrong

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From: mcaldon@wavenet.com (Don McKenzie)
Subject: Re: more Welfare Cowboys? (eco)
Date: 1995/07/26
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