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Legalizing Marijuana Is Not a Big Mistake

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SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
It is not the purpose of government to prevent people from engaging in bad habits, risky behavior, or immoral activities; protect people from harmful substances, unhealthy practices, or dangerous activities; or prohibit what people can buy, sell, or consume.
– Laurence M. Vance, “Legalizing Marijuana Is Not a Big Mistake” [2023]

HORNBERGER’S BLOG
June 15, 2023

The Socialism and Fascism of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Everyone is familiar with President Franklin Roosevelt’s embrace of socialism with his adoption of Social Security, a program that originated among socialists in Germany. With Social Security, the government, operating through the IRS, seizes a portion of income from young people and gives it to seniors. Like with all socialist programs, statists claim that Social Security reflects the voluntary compassion of young people.
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