Morton's Fork

I watched a most interesting programme presented by the retiring Archbishop of Canterbury  about Canterbury Cathedral.  A subject very familiar to our family as we all lived in Canterbury .  Amanda actually worked at the Cathedral in the precincts as did her two sisters-in-law. Don was confirmed in Canterbury  and spent days after retirement in the Cathedral Library  researching his family.  Mike, Amanda and I were thrilled to be shown these familiar places and Mike actually saw his cousin on the film.

The Archbishop mentioned John Morton.  He was Chancellor to Henry VII and became Archbishop of Canterbury.   His remedy for raising money for the Government was to say if a man lived frugally it meant he had saved money and could afford to give generously to the Government.  If a man lived and spent lavishly he must have a lot of money and he, too, could afford to give.  This was known as "Morton's Fork".  I recommend this to Mr. Obama.