By
John Stossel
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I'm a libertarian in part because I see a false choice offered by the
political left and right: government control of the economy — or
government control of our personal lives.
People on both sides think of themselves as freedom lovers. The left
thinks government can lessen income inequality. The right thinks
government can make Americans more virtuous. I say we're best off if
neither side attempts to advance its agenda via government. Let both argue about things like drug use and poverty, but let no one be coerced by government unless he steals or attacks someone. Beyond the small amount needed to fund a highly limited government, let no one forcibly take other people's money. When in doubt, leave it out — or rather, leave it to the market and other voluntary institutions.
