Mike Singer wrote:
>> Unleash the wolves of con artistry on the sheep of consumerism
>> and we will, in time, breed a smarter, healthier society.
>
> Deadly mistake, been there, seen that, "unleashing the wolves of con
> artistry" means nothing more than just making it legal to cheat,
> deceive, defraud, delude, diddle, gull, shaft, swindle, trick etc.
> Those, who will survive (literally) won't be "smarter and healthier";
> they will be bigger wolves of con artistry.
>
> That's why folks tend to organize themselves into some structures like
> countries, nations, states etc to develop rules of life like religion,
> Law, ethics etc. Getting rid of these structures and rules will bring
> you back in Dark Ages.

AMEN.

I think James made his statement while thinking of wealthy nations 
(including his own), where most people can afford a lesson in con artistry.

Imagine being an old man, conned out of $500 when your only income is a 
$100/month government pension. The old and the weak are the ones the con 
artists are targeting.

I am all for small government and self-reliance. However, it is my strong 
belief that it is the government's direct responsibility to punish those who 
do evil.

Con artists are the scum of the earth.

-Vitaliy 

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