tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5226260789624416600.post6985849443584820118..comments2014-08-07T06:49:53.670-07:00Comments on The Dean of Tea: "Public Good" and "Economic Benefit" Justify Stealing?Dean Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338226942752054975noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5226260789624416600.post-89238158593810204062014-01-27T19:08:51.170-08:002014-01-27T19:08:51.170-08:00I don't think is appropriate for you to descri...I don't think is appropriate for you to describe the actions of Department of National Defense as an armed robbery, simply because the victims of an armed robbery generally are not compensated with the market value of goods stolen from them. To elaborate on your scenario the "armed robber" did not only leave a box of chocolates and a thank you card but also the market value of the goods taken from the store in cash! Exactly how much Frank is paid for the property is unknown but it is important to distinguish the two actions.<br /><br />Frank and his family have capitalized on this farm for generations not only from his hard work and dedication but also the peace and stability brought upon by the Department of National Defense. To elaborate on your scenario again the "armed robber" has also been the guy keeping the town safe so that people could grab drinks after work and get their cars fixed in a harmonized manner where economic transactions can properly take place. If you ask a farmer in countries like Syria or Sudan where there are no political stability to give up a piece of their property to gain back a harmonized society, I believe most of them will do so delightfully without compensation. What the Canadian government is doing is not simply providing some jobs for a community but to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Frank and yourself are both direct beneficiary of this "armed robbery”.<br />Mr. JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148862286613982430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5226260789624416600.post-23281169002541308012014-01-27T18:42:01.475-08:002014-01-27T18:42:01.475-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mr. JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148862286613982430noreply@blogger.com