Kerry says, “The ethical test of a good society is how it treats its most vulnerable members.” True. But Kerry — as a typical liberal — equates “society” with “government”. He sees government as a parent-surrogate, upon which we depend for food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and psychological satisfaction. He has no conception of government as a “night watchman” — a neutral protector who defends us from predators so that we may advance beyond dependency and fulfill our potential.
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