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Business Quote by John Stossel No They can t Pg 32 Threshold Editions New York New York 2012

“But if government is in the business of promoting what is good and suppressing the bad, that is a license for it to stick it’s nose into virtually every human activity.” quote by John Stossel No They can t Pg 32 Threshold Editions New York New York 2012
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““But if government is in the business of promoting what is good and suppressing the bad, that is a license for it to stick it’s nose into virtually every human activity.””

John Stossel No They can t Pg 32 Threshold Editions New York New York 2012

About This Quote

Source Book: Free Enterprise and Its Enemies, John Stossel, 2012

Government intervention in moral decisions expands its reach into personal life.

In simple terms: Government meddling invades privacy.

Key Takeaway

Question authority’s scope.

Themes

government politics ethics freedom

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

political controversial

When to use this quote

  • public policy
  • civil liberties
  • activism

Key Concepts

state power moral governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should moral regulation be limited?
  • What are the risks of excessive oversight?
A Different Perspective

Overreach can stifle innovation and autonomy.

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