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September
10th, 2001
"Your
Liberty Is Our Interest"
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The
great social discussion cannot proceed otherwise than by means of the
thought, will, and action of individuals. Society lives and acts only in
individuals; it is nothing more than a certain attitude on their part.
Everyone carries a part of society on his shoulders; no one is relieved of
his share of responsibility by others. And no one can find a safe way out
for himself if society is sweeping towards destruction. Therefore
everyone, in his own interests, must thrust himself vigorously into the
intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interests of
everyone hang on the result. Whether he chooses or not, every man is drawn
into the great historical struggle, the decisive battle into which our
epoch has plunged us.
—–––––––Ludwig
Von Mises
"Most
people today have a completely different understanding of government's
purpose from that of our Founding Fathers'. Today's Americans believe the
purpose of government is to give people things. Whether it is health care,
housing, farm subsidies, corporate subsidies, or food stamps, Republicans
and Democrats alike have succumbed to the fallacious philosophy that
government exists to give people things. Such was not the vision of the
Founding Fathers, however. Our first president, George Washington,
said, 'Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force! Like
fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.' This is the
understanding of government that birthed the world's freest nation."
- "Chuck Wagon" by talk-show host Chuck Baldwin, 8/21/01
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