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"When government - in pursuit of good intentions - tries to rearrange the economy, legislate morality..." — Milton Friedman
When government - in pursuit of good intentions - tries to rearrange the economy, legislate morality, or help special interests, the cost come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom. Government should be a referee, not an active player.
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