“When politicians dictate how people manage their lives, they either
arrogantly believe they know what's best for others or they have contempt
for the idea that individuals should be free to choose what they see as
best for themselves.
If political leaders are to do more good than harm, they must recognize
both society's inherent complexity and the severely limited information
and knowledge they possess. Instead of trying to shape society to their
liking, they should limit their activities to cultivating an environment
where people can choose and maximize their potential.
This is precisely what the Framers of our Constitution sought to do.
… Respect for the rules of several property produced an environment
in our nation where our people could more fully exploit resources, and
it enabled us to become the world's richest and freest nation. We are still
benefitting from that legacy, but it's being eaten away by people who think
they have superior wisdom and have been ordained to force that "wisdom"
on others.”
The Clinton Legacy
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Created 6/1/98 Last updated 8/12/98