For My Friend, Been Jammin

[Ponca Dan]

You are clearly the most open minded of the leftists on this board. I offer you this link for you to ponder. I would love to hear your thoughts/reaction to what is being said..


https://reason.com/2019/09/07/dont-just-do-something-2/

 

[Been Jammin]

I read the article. I feel like I wasted my time. The author doesn't really say much of anything. It is true that there are a lot of Americans who don't feel like their elected politicians are doing enough to solve multiple problems. This has likely been the case since 1776. It is true that often new laws are enacted that have unintended consequences. This has likely been the case since the dawn of civilized society. What is the solution? Don't change anything and just stick with the status quo? Eliminate government and laws altogether?

 

[Ponca Dan]

I read the article. I feel like I wasted my time. The author doesn't really say much of anything. It is true that there are a lot of Americans who don't feel like their elected politicians are doing enough to solve multiple problems. This has likely been the case since 1776. It is true that often new laws are enacted that have unintended consequences. This has likely been the case since the dawn of civilized society. What is the solution? Don't change anything and just stick with the status quo? Eliminate government and laws altogether?

I’m sorry you wasted your time. I thought it was an excellent diagnosis of the “do something” mentality.