Being successful Quote by Thruston Ballard Morton
“I have always maintained that if a program is to be successful, it must... be voluntary... based on need and must not be financed through a payroll tax.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Address, 1960s
Successful programs should be voluntary, need‑based, and not funded by payroll taxes.
In simple terms: Programs need consent, need, and fair funding.
Key Takeaway
Design policies that respect choice and need.
Themes
policy
voluntary
taxation
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- healthcare reform
- education funding
- social security
Key Concepts
public economics
political philosophy
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure need‑based support without payroll taxes?
- What alternatives fund voluntary services?
A Different Perspective
Voluntary programs may lack sufficient resources.
