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In response to "[shrug] They're your property, why shouldn't you be able to sell 'em?" by Dr.Vermin

Your blood isn't a gift from the public to attend a public event. -- nm

Posted by Max Nov 17 '08, 15:37

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Why shouldn't one be able to sell a gift? -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:39 4
- This gift is specifically a benefit for the public and not meant to provide any one individual financial gain. -- nm - Max Nov 17, 15:43 3
  - A gift of one ticket benefits one individual. Why shouldn't that individual be able to choose whether he benefits most from watching a ceremony or... - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:50
  - The other line of thinking might argue that if it's a paying event, why not auction the tickets to help pay down the national debt? - Max Nov 17, 15:47 1
    - I believe plenty of National Parks do charge admission. I certainly throw a few bucks in the 'suggested donation' box at the Smithsonian. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Nov 17, 15:49

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