Poverty, Welfare

March 4, 2019 – Lee Friday …… To borrow a sentiment from Ludwig von Mises, we need to rid ourselves of the idea “that the State or the Government is the embodiment of all that is good and beneficial.” Continue reading →

January 12, 2019 – Xavier Underwood …… Success must be measured not by the amount of money we throw at poverty solutions, but by the number of people who are exiting poverty. Continue reading →

May 17, 2018 – Walter Williams …… Before the welfare state, charity embodied both a sense of gratitude on behalf of the recipient and magnanimity on the behalves of donors. There was a sense of civility by the recipients. However, civility and gratitude toward one’s benefactors are no longer required in the welfare state. In fact, one can be arrogant and hostile toward the “donors” (taxpayers). Continue reading →

May 4, 2018 – Barry Brownstein …… The worst poverty is not material poverty, but poverty of soul. Continue reading →

November 17, 2017 – Lee Friday …… Fighting poverty is a favorite pastime of government because politicians get to portray themselves as champions of the poor. However, the unfortunate few tend to be far fewer in number when aid is extended privately instead of through tax funded programs. Continue reading →