We are far too critical of the fabulous system of plenty that has brought us the highest living standards on earth. The liberals have done a good job of undermining faith in the market system.

Taxes are a penalty on progress.

The decline and fall of a civilization is barely noticed by most of its citizens.

Government is not competent enough to regulate.

A single charitable foundation started by one capitalist does more good than a world full of socialists and leftists. Think Carnegie and his libraries, or Sloan and Kettering their hospital, or Gates in Africa.

We can never right the wrongs of the past.

Private charity can apply 'tough love' but government charity can't.