At 13:23 16/08/96 -0700, James A. Donald wrote:
It is overwhelmingly clear that the question is simply who has the power? Those who wish to hire peoples services in order to produce wealth, or those who can command peoples services because they have guns?
At 06:17 PM 8/17/96 +0600, Arun Mehta wrote:
Are you suggesting that Indian programmers come to work with like a chain gang, with armed government guard?
No. I am suggesting that the more that power over business activities and decisions lies with those who do not need to make a profit or serve the customers needs, the less of value will be produced.
Look, governments in the 3rd world are often stupid and corrupt -- no doubt that contributes to poverty, but that isn't the only reason. I'm sure one of the reasons is cultural:
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