Acres Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“Government barriers on Business For example, the Endangered Species Act prevents 'disturbing the habitat' of the spotted owl. That has restricted 4.2 million acres of forest from development, leading to the loss of 30,000 lumber-related jobs and the annual loss of 1.1 billion board feet of lumber. This has driven up the cost of houses by at least $4,000 each. In addition, regulators ordered a Kansas City bank to install a Braille keypad on its drive-through automatic teller machine, presumably to aid any blind drivers. The list goes on and on.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Radio commentary, Rush Limbaugh, 2005
Regulatory actions can unintentionally hinder economic activity and increase costs, while sometimes imposing burdensome requirements.
In simple terms: Rules may block jobs and raise prices.
Key Takeaway
Weigh costs and benefits of regulation.
Themes
economics
policy
regulation
environment
disability rights
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
policy
economic
environmental
When to use this quote
- housing market
- forestry industry
- bank services
- urban planning
Key Concepts
externalities
cost‑benefit analysis
unintended consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- Are the economic losses worth the environmental or accessibility gains?
- How can policy balance protection with economic freedom?
A Different Perspective
Regulations also protect public goods and vulnerable groups, which may justify some costs.
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