Difference between revisions of "Minimal Government"
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| − | {{DES | des = Another [[Fallacies_Of_Philosophy#Glittering_Generalities_Of_Propaganda|glittering generality of propaganda]].Any anarchist can declare no government is the only minimal government. But if you allow purposes for government, then you need to decide on minimal purposes. By that standard, even the welfare state could be decided to be minimal, if you accept welfare purposes. This phrase also serves as a [[shibboleth]] for conservatives who want smaller government. | show=}} | + | {{DES | des = AKA Minimal State. Another [[Fallacies_Of_Philosophy#Glittering_Generalities_Of_Propaganda|glittering generality of propaganda]].Any anarchist can declare no government is the only minimal government. But if you allow purposes for government, then you would need to decide on minimal purposes. By that standard, even the welfare state could be decided to be minimal, if you accept welfare purposes. What we really should want is an [[Optimal State]]: a state that optimizes our society regardless of size. This phrase also serves as a [[shibboleth]] for conservatives who want smaller government. | show=}} |
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