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Originally Posted by shinerbock
I think it is a dangerous sentiment because I perceive it to be an argument for economic equality and social engineering. This is beating a dead horse for me, but I think the anti-enterprise instincts of many American liberals are very dangerous for this country.
I don't believe the government should work to ensure we're all financially equal.
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Thank you for your response, Shiner.
Of course, I can't speak for Drolefille (and she'd probably strangle me if I tried to) so I can only offer my own perspective on her response. Nate said that people should get an education. The response was that not everyone can afford an education. Then there was a sarcastic comment about the government helping and what a catastrophe that would be.
I do not believe that anyone here is suggesting pure economic equality. I certainly am not. There is, however, an argument to be made that increasing the
potential for economic security (not equality) is good for any society.
You also might be surprised to find that most liberals (including myself) are not anti-enterprise at all. I think you're taking general ideas and forcing them into extremes that aren't actually a reality.