>>Hugo, I don't understand why you'd be mocking her. She understands, just like proverbial 99% of the population, that it's in all of our self-interests for public roads, public transportation, cops, fire departments, etc. I also extend that to *some* areas of public welfare, such as the fact that I don't want to see a single kid go to school/bed without a decent meal.
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>I only see that you enumerate services that you directly benefit from, but you fail to see advantages on other services that you do not need or you can afford, like Employment Insurance or Universal Health Care, even when indirectly benefits you too, as who would want to live among the poor and sick and the risks (trying to avoid mentioning compassion, as I know you are an Ayn Rand follower) they represent. (and yes, I read the second part of your message, and that is a start, you might not be totally lost after all, maybe we can make a good socialist out of you:)

Hugo, the fact that I'm an admirer of Ayn Rand's work doesn't conflict with the idea of compassion. More later - packing for a trip.