Wednesday, June 25, 2008

"Communize" Lunch?

Senator Feinstein wants to "privatize" the Senate-operated restaurants almost no senators use because the food and service is so (predictably) bad, being run by the government. "Feinstein has opponents. Another Democrat, Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, says it’s hypocritical for his colleagues to condemn privatization of workers generally, but then 'privatize the workers here in the Senate and leave them out on their own.' So, what should we do, Senator? Communize the whole economy so no responsible adult is ever 'out on his own'? Menendez is right about the contradiction, but not about how to resolve it. Amtrak? The post office? Both should be out on their own. Along with Senate food service." Senators regularly go over to the House lunchroom because it IS "privately-run," and run well. It's an excellent example of the difference in what happens when the government OR private enterprise runs the same kind of thing. They criticize putting people "out on their own." Looks like being "out on their own" is best for them. (Common Sense)

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