There's only one way government helps. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson called the pursuit of happiness an unalienable right. This was a radical idea. For most of history, most people didn't think much about pursuing happiness. They were too busy just trying to survive. Then came the liberal revolution based on the idea of ... MOREThursday, February 9, 2012
John Stossel: Government Can't Make Us Happy
There's only one way government helps. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson called the pursuit of happiness an unalienable right. This was a radical idea. For most of history, most people didn't think much about pursuing happiness. They were too busy just trying to survive. Then came the liberal revolution based on the idea of ... MORE
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JOhn, please tell me what we can do to change the selfish interests of those whom have affected our government. What can we do? The regulations are out of control and as a small business owner and manager, I don't know how my business will survive, let alone allow me to get paid, ever. Please, please do a report telling us victims how to turn things around. how do we get this royalty mentality out of government? How can we restore "we the people"? Please offer some advice. Your reports alone simply provoke the anger I already have towards the senselessness. Please, can you offer a practical application report?
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