Amos Keag wrote:
Finally, the USA is succumbing to a creeping Socialism. This is contrary
to the words of John F Kennedy: "Ask NOT what your country can do for
you; ask what you can do for your country."

Methinks you completely missed Kennedy's meaning. Here's Ayn
Rand's take on that statement: "Ask NOT what your country can
do for you ...", translation: Stop expecting the federal government
to preserve and protect your individual constitutional rights;
"... ask what you can do for your country.", translation: give up
your constitutional rights, including your life, liberty, and
possessions, in order to benefit the welfare state.
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp