Thought for the Day

I used to think that government was a necessary evil. But after years of thoughtful consideration, I’ve concluded that I was only half right. Government is not necessary.

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3 Responses to “Thought for the Day”

  1. Nicky Cheese says:

    You know, recently I’ve been feeling the exact same way. I used to think that we needed government to provide regulation, large infrastructural projects, and limited welfare, among other things. But now, I realize no. Markets self-regulate. Infrastructure (especially the large stuff [think MN bridge]) should never be handled by gov. And welfare? Private charity provides. Proof? Homeless men and women are rarely hungry.

  2. george says:

    You are ignoring the proper functions of government, like national defense and the enforcement of contracts. When we strip it of all its regulatory infringements, we realize that government is a positive force for good that makes property rights possible.

  3. givemeliberty says:

    Thanks for your comments, George, but I hope I haven’t ignored anything. Property rights existed before governments, and we wouldn’t need national defense if we didn’t have nations. I recommend reading The Ethics of Liberty, by Murray Rothbard.

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