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Government as the Provider of Services

Posted on May 2, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that all legislation that makes the citizen get services from government are like poison ivy in our economic and legal gardens. It takes up space but produces nothing of value. It is intractable and … Continue reading →

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Poison Ivy in our Gardens

Posted on March 15, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that all legislation that makes the citizen get services from government are like poison ivy in our economic and legal gardens. It takes up space but produces nothing of value. It is intractable and … Continue reading →

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Legitimate Role of Government.

Posted on November 22, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that redistribution of wealth is not a legitimate role of government. It presupposes government has the right to the property of individuals. When government can legally take your property and mine it is no … Continue reading →

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Capitalist Holiday

Posted on August 2, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that if a small percent of vacationers went on “Capitalist Holiday” the lot of man would be greatly improved. A capitalist holiday would be a person going to some impoverished country. Bringing with them … Continue reading →

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