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To: DiogenesLamp

“Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It 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 cost come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom. Government should be a referee, not an active player.”- Milton Friedman


100 posted on 02/19/2020 1:31:53 PM PST by FormerFRLurker (Keep calm and vote your conscience.)
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To: FormerFRLurker
“Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It 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 cost come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom. Government should be a referee, not an active player.”- Milton Friedman

Government should protect it's people, not just from foreign aggression but also from crime and hidden dangers.

Letting queers run loose causes increases in diseases, murders, and child molestations.

I think preventing all of those is well within the mandate of government.

112 posted on 02/19/2020 2:13:48 PM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no oither sovereignty."/)
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