Sunday, October 14, 2012

The Engineer as Taker versus Maker


See the excellent New York Times column from economist Tyler Cowen.  We all see the need for increasing our investment in public infrastructure - - the movement toward a focus on the nation as makers and not just takers.  But at the same time, if you are an engineer and own a house with a mortgage, you are a big taker (via your home mortgage deduction). 

Talking in terms of makers and takers is going to require individuals to take a serious look in the mirror.

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