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Vol. 72/No. 43      November 3, 2008

 
Letters
 
California train wreck
In regards to the article on the California train wreck in the October 20 Militant, it must be noted that implementation of new technologies such as positive train control go hand in hand with productivity drives by the rail bosses. Please refer to their goals in the most recent rail negotiations, where they outlined their desire to reduce train crew size. Workers should demand these safety improvements be installed with no train crew size reduction or job losses.

D.C.
Houston, Texas

Marx was right
This latest financial disaster seems to validate what Marx said about mounting contradictions in capitalism. Just when it is almost gospel that market economies are the only way for societies to prosper we are thrown into a crisis.

I am just a retired worker, but I see the vast distance between me and those in power. I fought in Vietnam as a young man and now we are engaged in wars without end.

John King
Tampa Bay, Florida

‘Don’t have a clue’
The University of Toronto Institute for Policy Analysis published a report on recent financial developments entitled “We Don’t Have a Clue and We’re Not Going to Pretend That We Do.” The Militant’s tone, as well as its content, do stand out from the pack.

Katy LeRougetel
Montreal, Canada

Housing market collapse
In Middletown, Delaware, realtor William Webber has responded to the collapse of the local housing market by designing and copyrighting a new sign for his listings. The new sign reads “YARD SALE! Home included.” Truly a sign of the times.

Roy Inglee
Wilmington, Delaware

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