In short, my vision of a responsible free society is one in which we discourage evil, but do not prohibit it. We make our children and students aware of the consequences of drug abuse and other forms of irresponsible behavior. But after all our persuading, if they still want to use harmful drugs, that is their privilege. In a free society, individuals must have the right to do right or wrong, as long as they don't threaten or infringe upon the rights or property of others. They must also suffer the consequences of their actions, as it is from consequences that they learn to choose properly
When everyone is a contrarian, nobody is a contrarian - Mark Skousen
When everyone is a contrarian, nobody is a contrarian
- Mark Skousen
Most of Marx's predictions have failed to materialize, and his labor theory of value and other ideas have been proven wrong. Marx failed to recognize… - Mark Skousen
Most of Marx's predictions have failed to materialize, and his labor theory of value and other ideas have been proven wrong. Marx failed to recognize…
Today's political leaders demonstrate their low opinion of the public with every social law they pass. They believe that, if given the right to chose… - Mark Skousen
Today's political leaders demonstrate their low opinion of the public with every social law they pass. They believe that, if given the right to chose…
No one spends someone elses money as carefully as he spends his own. - Mark Skousen
No one spends someone elses money as carefully as he spends his own.
It is business that generates the jobs, income and taxes that keep a country going. - Mark Skousen
It is business that generates the jobs, income and taxes that keep a country going.
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. A centrally planned totalit… - Mark Skousen
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. A centrally planned totalit…
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. - Mark Skousen
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure.
You can judge a man by the books in his library. - Mark Skousen
You can judge a man by the books in his library.
The fundamental flaw in Social Security and Medicare is that they violate the 'welfare principle' in economics. The welfare principle forms the funda… - Mark Skousen
The fundamental flaw in Social Security and Medicare is that they violate the 'welfare principle' in economics. The welfare principle forms the funda…
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