Jeff Becker | Pittsburgh City Paper

Member since Nov 8, 2010

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    Jeff Becker on 01/02/2013 at 11:37 PM
    Capitalism has brought the US to be the most successful, wealthy and powerful nation in the history of the world. Socialism/Communism/Dictatorships have never been successful. If you want the basics in life, Russia, China, Iran or Greece is the place for you. While the idea of these failed forms of government sounds great on it's surface, the unintended consequenses as usual destroys those idea's in real world conditions. When you have no incentives to succeed, human nature allows for people to be lazy or give up trying because their is no benefit. The US has led the world with the best technology and inventions for 100 years. The can do American spirit is what makes this country stand out. Any other form of government only leads to mediocrity. That is why our current course of easy to get on government programs and out of control debt that will destroy this country and it will continue to get worse on it's present path. Want socialism/communism/dictatorship rule. Please feel free to move to another country. I doubt anyone of these members of this group will actually move and live in the environment they so badly wish for. This group will continue to live in their bizzare little dream world and thankfully will have NO affect on the rest of the population.
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    Jeff Becker on 11/08/2010 at 11:25 PM
    Re: “Fare Share
    The Port Authority is so bloated with high payroll, benefits and pensions it is no wonder they need to increase fares! Let the people who use the service, pay for it. If there is an increase, so be it.