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An Assault on Authentic Compassion
Among the claims that modern liberalism likes to make is that, unlike conservatism, it “cares for the poor” and pursues policies that make that sentiment real. This claim, already weak (see liberal opposition to welfare reform and school choice), is about to grow weaker still. We have in mind President Obama’s proposal to limit tax deductions on charitable giving. Continue reading
Davy Crockett on Social Spending
David W. Neuendorf © 1995 Committees of the US Congress have recently been discussing the cutting or elimination of certain federal spending programs. From beginning to end, the discussion seems to be centering on whether the programs are effective and … Continue reading
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