Ebook: Canada : The Government Acting Like Our Parents

The Government Acting Like Our Parents Is Completely At Odds With How A ‘Free’ Society Is Supposed To Function.
2 years ago 6 min read

What Is The Role Of Government?

It’s something we no longer discuss much in Canada, since all the main political parties (both provincially and federally) have decided the role of the government is to protect you from yourself.

But shouldn’t we be discussing this? Shouldn’t we be having a conversation about whether the government is supposed to defend our rights, or be our parent? After all, we have completely abandoned the idea of treating people like adults. Consider the tone of voice many provincial leaders and public officials use when addressing the public.

They talk as if they are speaking to children. They talk as if everyone watching is a fool. And they talk as if it is their job to decide how much risk we can take. That’s how a parent talks. ( https://druthers.net/the-government-acting-like-our-parents-is-completely-at-odds-with-how-a-free-society-is-supposed-to-function/ )