I agree with the article. However, there are situations where most Americans want to help the truly needy, those who cannot work, and do not have a family or church support structure to rely upon. When government helps, it is best done at the local or state level, where it tends to be more efficient as well as more personal. I do not mind being taxed modest amounts to help the needy poor. It does not feel like coercion to me, but I know that others feel differently. I also appreciate opportunities to help the poor through church donations, and, at times, directly to the needy.
Mike MansfieldAugust 25, 2014
Well said. Thank you for thinking this through and for sharing with us. Agency is key to freedom. May we learn the true principles of accountability, charity, and benevolence.
Rich August 25, 2014
How true this is. We need to send a copy to all members of Congress and the White House!
Burger Bob BradyAugust 25, 2014
The simplest and best answer there is to all kinds of things, including what I have explained to my children re Pell grants for their education, the grant from the government that helps them pay for the college education, but they don't ever pay it back. I have explained to them that if they ask a person they do not know to contribute to their education fund and the person says okay, that is one thing, but to have government use its power, force, and take the money from the person and gives it to my child, minus the fees of course, that is a different matter. It is morally wrong, especially because the person has no responsibility for my child's education. The responsibility lies with my child and us as parents. The book this is from is very straightforward and we should all be able to see the truth of the principles explained within its cover. Thank you.
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LarryAugust 25, 2014
I agree with the article. However, there are situations where most Americans want to help the truly needy, those who cannot work, and do not have a family or church support structure to rely upon. When government helps, it is best done at the local or state level, where it tends to be more efficient as well as more personal. I do not mind being taxed modest amounts to help the needy poor. It does not feel like coercion to me, but I know that others feel differently. I also appreciate opportunities to help the poor through church donations, and, at times, directly to the needy.
Mike MansfieldAugust 25, 2014
Well said. Thank you for thinking this through and for sharing with us. Agency is key to freedom. May we learn the true principles of accountability, charity, and benevolence.
Rich August 25, 2014
How true this is. We need to send a copy to all members of Congress and the White House!
Burger Bob BradyAugust 25, 2014
The simplest and best answer there is to all kinds of things, including what I have explained to my children re Pell grants for their education, the grant from the government that helps them pay for the college education, but they don't ever pay it back. I have explained to them that if they ask a person they do not know to contribute to their education fund and the person says okay, that is one thing, but to have government use its power, force, and take the money from the person and gives it to my child, minus the fees of course, that is a different matter. It is morally wrong, especially because the person has no responsibility for my child's education. The responsibility lies with my child and us as parents. The book this is from is very straightforward and we should all be able to see the truth of the principles explained within its cover. Thank you.
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