[MD] Capitalism: A Question of Morality

[Case]

[Dan]
So you're not a true capitalist?

[Case]
Not by choice.

[Dan]
Kind of like treating a disease is only delaying inevitable death?

[Case]
That has been my experience.

[Dan]
I know of 2 small town mayors who ARE doing something to stop the 
uncontrolled growth in this area (which incidently is the second fastest 
growing county in the entire nation). Growth isn't necessarily a bad thing 
if managed correctly.

[Case]
Zoning while moderating the influence, also engenders howls of socialism and
erosion of my right to do whatever I damn well please on my land. It may
promote healthier growth but when they build a road, they will come. When I
was a lad we moved into a new home on the outskirts of town. About that time
the Caterpillars came and began chewing through the road in a massive
construction project a short way from our house. They were constructing part
of the Interstate highway system. A few years later when that was done
another project began about 50 miles away it was Disney World. Construction
has never stopped and rarely slowed down. 

I believe the Sioux ran into the same problem when a team of surveyors came
to South Dakota and said mind if we pass through we just want to put in a
little bit of railroad track.

When you said the land was bordered by busy highways I just figure that is
the kiss of death for the rural lifestyle. But if not hey I wish you and
your friend well. But change is inexorable and after a while you get used to
it rather like a frog on a hot plate.

[Dan]
Anything by Cormac McCarthy - The Road is his latest.

[Case]
Thanks, Dan there is no greater gift than a tip on a good writer. Most of my
favorites are writing to slowly for my taste and there is always room for
one more.