The Good, The Bad, and The Economy

The Good: I saw Westminster Abbey today
The Bad: My laptop died, which is why I haven't posted for a while
The Good: They have a computer lab in the London Center
The Bad: Somebody spilled chocolate milk on the keyboard.

The Economy: Life is pretty complicated, and the distinction between good and bad isn't always clear. Even when it is, the two sometimes seem to come hand in hand. This is especially true for public policy. Some public policy is good and some is bad, but often it is both, depending who you are. Progressive taxes may be good for the poor, but if you're rich you may not be too keen on them. Labor deregulation might be good for the rich, but not so much for the working class. When money is concerned (and money is almost always concerned), it gets even more complicated. Welfare is often pitted against power and interests. What may be good for the majority may be bad for the (let's assume rich) minority. I am often skeptical of the real interests of politicians when they are legislating for the "public good", especially when you realize that many of them are on the boards of the companies that just so happen to profit from the provision of this good.

Separation of church and state? How about separation of state and business? I don't know if either one will ever happen...