According to a new study released by the Mercatus Center of George Mason University, some of the most liberal U.S. states rank lowest when it
comes to personal freedom.
I'm not particularly surprised by this finding. Liberalism has it's roots in socialism and in order for socialism to work (to the extent that it
does work), freedoms must be sacrificed. The article puts it this way:
“The problem is that the cultural values of liberal governments seem on balance to require more regulation of individual behavior than do the
cultural values of conservative governments,” say the study’s authors. “While liberal states are freer than conservative states on marijuana and
same-sex partnership policies, when it comes to gun owners, home schoolers, motorists, or smokers, liberal states are nanny states, while conservative
states are more tolerant.”
I agree.
I didn't start this thread to debate. I just found it an interesting read and thought i would share it. If you feel the need to flame me, have fun,
i'm not going to respond.
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