Dear Editor,
I am telling you from now, most people will disagree with me how I see it. That does not mean I am wrong.
The government task is not to build houses for the citizens of a country, the government task is to create economic opportunity that people can pursue their happiness in life. Let me explain. Once the government builds your house you owe them loyalty and your freedom is in their hands. The government that gives you free stuff has the right to take it from you. That is socialism.
The government task is to protect the citizens of a country, but not to decide how wealthy or successful they should be. Success and wealth is up to the individual responsibility. The church and charity is to help those that need help and government is free to provide assistance. Government’s task is to make sure we obey the law but not take away our freedoms.
But freedom also depends on what we expect of government. If we want government to give us free everything (education and healthcare and houses) then expect them to tell you how to live your life. You cannot have it both ways.
People give up freedom for the false teaching of equality by giving government the power to regulate how we should live. That is dangerous. Giving government (the nature of man is sinful) that power is surely a path to destruction.
To make a country strong it has to do with family values. Teach people they have to work and respect their citizens, teach them to be responsible. Teach them choices have consequences. Teach them to obey the law.
Strong families with good moral values turn poverty into wealth. Family without good values leads to destruction.
Yes, government should help with education and healthcare but it should never be free. Freeness of things leads to devalue the worth of things. Let’s be honest, if I give you $1,000 free, I can surely say most people will spend it foolishly because they did not work for it. The nature of man will never value something if he or she did not work for it. When government give people free stuff it deters them from trying to be successful, they will develop an attitude of do everything free for me and it is my entitlement.
Conclusion: the government task is to protect the citizens of a country and provide economic opportunity for all citizens (that is the equality) but not to give away free everything or, worse, take from those who have and give it to others who do not have.
I respect if you disagree with me. Thank God for that freedom.
The Patriot Miguel Arrindell
