A Response to an Anonymous E-mail
26 August 2007
Dear Anonymous,
You heatedly disagree with my letter in which I argue that Democrats' policy proposals are as juvenile as those of Republicans. Specifically, you say that "conservatives' [policy proposals] amount to nothing more than 'keep your hands off my money.' Mr. Boudreaux, that is selfish, ignorant and simple minded."
Well, I have precious little affection for conservatives, but if indeed conservatives' policies are summarized by the battle cry "I want mine!" I find that to be a more admirable position than the battle cry of so-called "liberals" who shout "I want yours!"
The former position might well be that of a narrow-minded shopkeeper, but the latter position is that of a thief.
Don Boudreaux
Georeg Mason University
Dear Anonymous,
You heatedly disagree with my letter in which I argue that Democrats' policy proposals are as juvenile as those of Republicans. Specifically, you say that "conservatives' [policy proposals] amount to nothing more than 'keep your hands off my money.' Mr. Boudreaux, that is selfish, ignorant and simple minded."
Well, I have precious little affection for conservatives, but if indeed conservatives' policies are summarized by the battle cry "I want mine!" I find that to be a more admirable position than the battle cry of so-called "liberals" who shout "I want yours!"
The former position might well be that of a narrow-minded shopkeeper, but the latter position is that of a thief.
Don Boudreaux
Georeg Mason University
Posted by Don Boudreaux on
Monday February 25, 2008 at 4:46pm