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The problem is, they got a monopoly on a limited resource.

alcaray — 5/30/2009 7:53:22 AM (archived)

That's a real good spot for public ownership.

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Privatization - the answer to municipal problems. - Bowser - 5/30/2009 3:57:22 AM
- So the city gets $$ to tide them over but no future revenue. - Eri - 5/30/2009 11:29:32 PM
- Do I have to draw you a map? - a related case study. - ER - 5/30/2009 6:42:07 PM
  - The other side of the coin - TB - 5/30/2009 7:59:10 PM
- The problem is, they got a monopoly on a limited resource. - alcaray - 5/30/2009 7:53:22 AM
  - That's essentially what "privatization" means. Look at drugs. - Bowser - 5/30/2009 3:22:58 PM
    - Not true, and I'm tired of documenting it over and over again. (n/t) - TB - 5/30/2009 4:11:01 PM
      - Sorta reminds one of the tobacco propaganda, doesn't it. - Bowser - 5/30/2009 6:09:50 PM
- re: Privatization? - TB - 5/30/2009 4:11:04 AM
  - I'm glad you are aware of the distinction... - ER - 5/30/2009 1:32:48 PM
    - re: I'm glad you are aware of the distinction... - TB - 5/30/2009 4:42:21 PM

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