Posted Fri, Mar 30, 12:01 p.m.

Not being an expert, I thought that the article introduced some interesting ideas; but then read "Let free competition reign and prosperity ensue". Assuming that opinion is indicative of the depth of reasoning in the article, I can't give the rest of the ideas any credence.

Posted Wed, Feb 1, 9:21 a.m.

I always learn a lot from the comments. In this case, I'd rather err on the side of doing something which is known to be beneficial, instead of doing nothing because the proposal is not perfect. If the structure or monitoring process is sub-optimal, by all means suggest improvements; but ...

Posted Wed, Jan 11, 2:38 p.m.

Pepper and Harris - well written! Magellan - I appreciate your perspective on what motivates Congress - though disagree on your blanket statement re: "no idea". Good article, overall! Clearly, some realignment needs to take place between our reach (ambitions) and our capabilities (ability to fund and execute). It's great ...

Posted Wed, Nov 9, 4:44 p.m.

dbreneman - Thanks! I hope you're right on points one and two; and thanks for your respectful disagreement around the scope of government. I wish discourse of this quality was the norm.

Posted Wed, Nov 9, 1:37 p.m.

I am disappointed with the passage of 1183. I thought that the negatives clearly outweighed the positives (as noted below). I thought that it was (or should have been) sold on these “positives” 1. Increased availability; with the "positive" expected result being increased consumption. 2. Apply typical market pressures to ...

Posted Mon, Oct 3, 1:57 p.m.

@mspat - well said. Endless growth is a paradigm that we need to move beyond. Some folks, sometimes including those who depend on growth for their paycheck, are loath to recognize that there can be "enough"; and the definition of "enough" does not have to equal the theoretical limit.

Posted Fri, Sep 30, 3:22 p.m.

kmeyer - your contribution to this dialogue is about as useful as a bicycle to a fish. I hope that it's not typical of your overall contribution to society. This is a good article outlining the mismatch of the "american dream"; human behavior; and our mistaken expectations. There is some ...

Posted Fri, Sep 23, 9:29 a.m.

Congratulations to Tacoma! And boo, hiss, to the King County Council.

Posted Tue, Sep 20, 9:46 a.m.

Wow! Great responses by members of the community. Thanks for being involved, knowledgeable, and articulate.

Posted Tue, Sep 13, 9:18 a.m.

Hear, hear!

Posted Mon, Aug 29, 6:21 p.m.

Being against the idea of everyone having a home is a little un-American. I’d hate to be “that guy”. But . . . I would rather see attention focused on the increasing imbalance in the distribution of wealth; and the absence of good-paying jobs. Those are the issues that necessitate ...

Posted Tue, Aug 23, 12:49 p.m.

This article, with an amazingly one-sided perspective, lays out Seattle citizens' desire to protect their neighborhood and quality of life as solely "a financial interest in limiting the supply of new housing". I suggest that the citizens in Seattle wish to live in a manner consistent with their values and ...

Posted Thu, Jul 21, 1:44 p.m.

"When private interests are profitable, jobs are created." Yes, and trickle-down economics will enrich us all! Thank goodness the invisible hand will preserve our neighborhoods. I'm looking forward to it's beneficial effect on education and our environment, as well.

Posted Tue, Jun 28, 8:55 a.m.

These are indeed a blight on the landscape; the optical equivalent of a shuckster contstantly yelling in your ear. The hue and cry will soon be raised about how we over-regulate business. I predict: "If you don't want to see it, don't go outside!".

Posted Fri, Jun 24, 2:54 p.m.

I'm with coach.

Posted Fri, Jun 24, 2:37 p.m.

Note that there is no discussion of the constantly declining size and purchasing power of the middle class, nor the increasing concentration of wealth in the hands of a tiny minority. The "economy" discussed here is "how to accelerate current societal wealth issues", not "how to make America's economy stronger". ...

Posted Wed, Feb 10, 4:37 p.m.

Good example of trying to build yourself up by tearing others down. What's the point of this article, denigrating others, or advancing your viewpoint? I'd suggesting reversing the ratio of bashing others versus advocating your own ideas. And please tell us why your ideas would be better - more pragmatic, ...

Posted Thu, Sep 10, 3:10 p.m.

Lincoln, I like your thinking!