Be good Quote by P. J. O'Rourke
“This going on and on about how terrible a carbon-based economy is, these people are full of crap. They don't know what they're talking about. Their motives are not necessarily good just because they say they are being good. It's peace, love, and understanding. To which I can just say, "Shut up." Human liberty, rule of law, and free markets fix this stuff. It isn't necessary to go around being the Mia Farrow of the ecosphere.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The War on Carbon” in The New York Times, 2005
Criticizes alarmist environmental rhetoric, emphasizing that liberty, law, and markets are better solutions than moralizing.
In simple terms: Free markets and law solve problems better than moral panic.
Key Takeaway
Trust market mechanisms.
Themes
economics
politics
environmental policy
Mood
skeptical
assertive
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- business regulation
- energy investment
- public education
- political activism
Key Concepts
libertarianism
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should government play in environmental issues?
- How can free markets address climate change responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Market solutions can overlook social equity concerns.
