29 Dec 2021 7:10 pm
Stick to the point. In my case I do not rely on "Government muscle" whatever that is. We have the ability to produce an engine that will make inter-planetary travel routine and little more expensive than a flight from NY to Beijing (actually about triple the cost). It will require a fairly hefty investment but it will likely be well worth the cost. And you assert we should be prevented from freely entering into agreements to bring this about because you (someone who has no involvement whatsoever) think any free and fair agreement we make with potential workers who will use our equipment and knowledge to produce our invention is evil and exploitative. As soon as we make a profit you think you should be the one to decide what price is fair? Both for the product we brought about and what our workers make? Or do you have the right to decide to keep some of their wages for yourself as well? What is your objection? What is your interest and involvement for that matter? Surely we should be entitled to something in return for our efforts, knowledge, skills and equipment? If not I would say it is you who is exploiting us. And you have no right even being involved as you haven't lifted a single finger or participated in any way. Who are you to claim we are exploiting? I would make the case someone who thinks they should have a say in our enterprise and the enterprises of our workers without any effort in kind is the one exploiting.Cannonpointer » 29 Dec 2021, 7:49 pm » wrote: ↑ To the extent that you rely on government muscle - absolutely. And wall street relies on government muscle.
What you describe is EXACTLY hat John Gotti was doing - and they made HIM out to be a criminal.