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.””
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.
Question authority’s scope.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public policy
- civil liberties
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should moral regulation be limited?
- What are the risks of excessive oversight?
Overreach can stifle innovation and autonomy.