A politician who portrays himself as "caring" and "sensitive" because he wants to expand the government's charitable programs is merely saying that he's willing to try to do good with other people's money. Well, who isn't? And a voter who takes pride in supporting such programs is telling us that he'll do good with his own money-if a gun is held to his head." P.J. O'Rourke, Rolling Stone Magazine
"The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant." John Stuart Mill (1806-1873), "On Liberty", 1859
I read a very interesting article a couple of days ago. It has a very different take on what is happening within the United States right now. Actually, perhaps not so different that others haven't thought the same as well. Here is the article.http://www.qando.net/?p=3931&cpage=1#comment-13504. Hat tip to Q and O for this thought provoking piece.
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