🚀 go-pugleaf

Reg Braddock wrote:

> I have no objection to people buying tickets to the damned thing, just
> as I no objection to people wiping their butts with $100 notes
> (although the plastic notes would smear it around more than anything
> else.)  I have no objection to sponsors picking up the tab.
>
> However, I have a huge problem with my money being used in such a
> frivolous manner.  I have no interest in it, do not care whether it
> takes place or not and am extremely displeased at any suggestion that
> I help to pay for it.
>

I think your missing the whole point as to what the Olimpics is all about.The Olimpics is
not just a sporting event. Its a chance for Australia to host
arguably the only openly invited function to the rest of the world.

Its Australias chance to play ambassidor to the rest of the world. Take off the
gloves, forget our differences and for 2 weeks come into our home and compete
with each other in a civilised and harmonious manner.

It is Australias big chance to show the rest of the world how well we run our
country. Would you invite some guests around for a dinner party and not pull out
your best crystal and silverware?

Spare no expense in my opinion.

>
>
> The notion that all people are created with the same rights is good.
> The notion that all should be equal is dumb.  Not all people are equal
> - if I need to explain this further, I shall not bother as any
> explanation would be beyond the grasp of those who ask for it.
>

Try me. I bet i could find a dozen holes in any sentance longer than three words.

> Everyone has different talents and different motiviations.  If someone
> takes the time and effort needed to develop their talents and becomes
> successful then that is their good fortune.  Any idea that outcomes
> should be equalised is usually, in my view, merely the whinging of
> those who do not have the motiviation to go out into the world and get
> their own.  Such views are nothing but envy and, on occasion, hatred
> of those who have tried and succeeded.
>
> Reg.
>

If all people created have the same rights, then any outcome will have been resolved
by popular demand. Which leaves the opposing minority voice comprised of members
irrispective of talent, motivation or otherwise.

Which brings us back to all people being equal. Perhaos its a case of some people are
better
at being equal than others.

Thats my opinion. Any comments?

Shaun