Eric.Bohlman@p1.f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Bohlman) (07/18/90)
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AE> From: alistair@minster.york.ac.uk (Alistair Edwards)
AE>
AE> We see the US as the epitome of capitalism, and one view of
AE> capitalism might be characterized as 'survival of the fittest'.
AE> Yet as far as I can see, legislation including ADA and Employment
AE> and accessibility acts is MUCH more positive than any I am aware
AE> of in any other country. I could not imagine our current
To work properly, capitalism requires a level playing field with as many
players as possible. The ADA will help to achieve this goal, though those who
regard capitalism as the absence of competition are screaming loudly.
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Hello Alistair,
Well, you know, America certainly may be the epitome of Capitalism
and many here "do" see life as well as the market place, as being a
game of survival of the fittest.
The thing is, I think ADA is able to happen just the same, because
many of us American capitalist not only care about ourselves but
about those around us as well. I think, as in many countries, "we
the people" should not always be confused with "We the goverment."
Ocassionally, when "we the people" speak up together in a loud
enough voice, some of the better parts of being an American come
more clearly to light, that being us, the everyday people!
I know this may be a very simple and idealistic response to your
question concerning the development of ADA in such a Capitalist
society, but I think it stands true.
Keepin' the faith!
. Vixen
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