More seriously, I think there is a strong case for seriously limiting if not completely eliminating government intervention in the economy as those interventions often lead to very unintended consequences, notably favoring special interest groups at the expense of others.
As Milton Friedman said: "One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results."
Regarding income inequality, I do think it is a worrying phenomenon but a very small price to pay for a healthy economy and most of all, individual liberty.
Although I am not an American (i.e. I don't know the entire scenario in absolute certainty, but I work here in US), I totally agree that the government shouldn't intervene, at least not at the expense of tax payers.
I am totally baffled by the ever growing inequality between the rich and poor (pay, taxation, power differences, and etc). I was always wondering when we could ever see a significant change in such absolute unfair situation. Can we possibly use technology to make a change?
Hoping to see a better outcome by the time my children grow up, or before I die!
More seriously, I think there is a strong case for seriously limiting if not completely eliminating government intervention in the economy as those interventions often lead to very unintended consequences, notably favoring special interest groups at the expense of others.
As Milton Friedman said: "One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results."
Regarding income inequality, I do think it is a worrying phenomenon but a very small price to pay for a healthy economy and most of all, individual liberty.