In a free society, government has the responsibility of protecting us from others, but not from ourselves.
Walter E. WilliamsTyrants always condemn and seek to replace the market process with government coercion because tyrants do not trust that people behaving voluntarily will do what the tyrants think they should do.
Walter E. WilliamsBut let me offer you my definition of social justice: I keep what I earn and you keep what you earn. Do you disagree? Well then tell me how much of what I earn belongs to you - and why?
Walter E. WilliamsDiscrimination is simply the act of choice. Scarcity requires us to choose; scarcity is the cause of discrimination!
Walter E. WilliamsThe bottom line is that the true test of one's commitment to freedom of association doesn't come when he allows people to associate in ways he approves. The true test of that commitment comes when he allows people to be free to voluntarily associate in ways he deems despicable. Forced association is not freedom of association.
Walter E. Williams