In one of his interesting columns, the economist, Walter Williams quoted the philosopher Bertrand Russell, suggesting that "Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education." Dr. Williams also quoted Albert Einstein: "Insanity: (is) doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
Professor Williams wanted to know whether it was stupidity, ignorance or insanity that explained the behavior of Americans who seek government involvement in their lives.
A good percentage of Americans believe politicians are corrupt. Congress has about a 10% approval rating. They see the poor shape of Medicaid and Medicare. And how they cannot rely on Social Security to remain sound too far into the future. The Post Office has never been a paragon of efficiency. Public schools fail in teaching kids. So why depend on government except for operating our defenses?
But let’s face it. The politicians of today know, as the politicians of yesteryear knew, folks have a short memory. The media goes along with the politicos it favors.
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