The assumption that spending more of the taxpayer's money will make things better has survived all kinds of evidence that it has made things worse. The black family- which survived slavery, discrimination, poverty, wars and depressions- began to come apart as the federal government moved in with its well-financed programs to "help.".
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The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
Don't steal. The government hates competition.
Don't steal. The government hates competition.
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Take away the cause, and the effect ceases.
