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The Line in the Sand- Now What?
Metallicman ^ | July 2018 | editorial staff

Posted on 07/13/2018 7:07:40 PM PDT by vannrox

---snip--- Government has three primary functions. It should [1] provide for military defense of the nation. It should [2] enforce contract between individuals. It [3] should protect citizens from crimes against themselves or their property.

When government, in pursuit of good intentions tries to rearrange the economy, legislate morality, or help special interests, the costs come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom.

Government should be a referee, not an active player.”

—Milton Friedman

I found this on numerous blogs. There is an amazing amount of truth behind this heartfelt meme. Come to your own conclusions regarding

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: babble; constitution; crime; law; libertarian; trump

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