(October 17, 2011 at 12:09 am)Kayenneh Wrote:(October 16, 2011 at 11:37 pm)ruhollah Wrote: I design and develop robots to help doctors in their work. And I work for a private company... unlike a fellow poster here, who spent his life working for government jobs that is funded either by stealing form the people (through taxation) or through inflation. He's proud of working for an organization that goes into other countries to create chaos and havoc.
Seriously? You actually think that working for the government does in no way contribute to society? Heck, it sounds like you do the only good, honest and decent job on this planet.
So, if I say that I worked as a nurse, for the city and the state, you say that it didn't matter, because only a nurse in the private sector would actually contribute to society? And if I say heavy taxation is alright, and I don't mind that a big chunk of my pay is taken every month, because I know that there are people out there who is in more need of the money and that I like that we have free universities and health care, you are going to point a finger in my face and yell "Socialist! Communist!"?
The organization you're talking about would be based upon greed, which ensues that the poor stay poor and that the rich can earn even more money. Now, I agree that I cannot approve of corrupt politicians, who try to get as much money as possible from the people, but won't do anything good for them in return, but the private sector you represent is driven by greed, the more money you can help the owner make, the better. All gain for society cannot be measured in money, you know.
These are valid points, I will hopefully address all of this in a special thread that discusses Islam's true viewpoint on the economy.
Also please note that I was discussing economic influence at the federal level. History has shown that the private sector is more effective and efficient in achieving certain projects than the public sector.
Also, there is nothing wrong with taxing at the local/micro level where the people can have a better and more direct access to their politicians so they can discuss any issues they're facing. At the federal level it is a lot more difficult and it it allows the political arena to be more corrupt and greedy.
