Socialism, like the ancient ideas from which it springs, confuses the distinction between government and society. As a result of this, [1/6]
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every time we object to a thing being done by government, the socialists conclude that we object to its being done at all. [2/6]
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We disapprove of state education. Then the socialists say that we are opposed to any education. [3/6]
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We object to a state religion. Then the socialists say that we want no religion at all. [4/6]
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We object to a state-enforced equality. Then they say that we are against equality. And so on, and so on. [5/6]
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It is as if the socialists were to accuse us of not wanting persons to eat because we do not want the state to raise grain. — Bastiat [6/6]
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(And today: healthcare.)
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