Nov 22, 2006
Another (British) Government Boondoggle
Alice Miles writes about the Olympic disaster.
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Isn't it a good thing that taxpayers can't escape? They'll _have_ to keep 'paying' taxes -- Anglice, tribute -- or go to jail. All hail the captive taxpayers who make all things possible!