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.

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Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.

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Corruption is government intrusion into market efficiencies in the form of regulations.

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The essential notion of a capitalist society ... is voluntary cooperation, voluntary exchange. The essential notion of a socialist society is force.

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Inflation is the one form of taxation that can be imposed without legislation.

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If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand.

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Inflation is taxation without legislation.

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The government doesn't have any money. The only power it has is to take from some and give to others.

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The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.

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You cannot simultaneously have free immigration and a welfare state.

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