Businesses shouldn't be bailed out plain and simple. What I find distressing about bailouts is that it kills competition and gives a false sense of security. Then as you say they don't care anymore because they have a safety net. When a big fish falls, it's an opportunity for other small ones to thrive. Bailouts rig the game big time regarless of "legitimate honest/fair businesses" or "consumer screwy" types.
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Originally Posted by dpastern
Unfortunately, we have the pro business people who demand that businesses get bailed out due to them employing people, and said unemployment causing more problems than the bailing out costs. I'm a firm believer in responsibility. If I have a mortgage, and decide to drink, smoke, gamble and do some whoring and don't pay the mortgage, will the government bail me out? No. It's plain discrimination. You screw up, then you shouldn't get bailed out. As you said, let the free market play.
I find it interesting that some people don't want a free market in this respect, but demand a free market when it comes to retailers screwing their customers. Hypocrisy? Yes.
Dave
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