A great op-ed by David Brooks in the NY Times this morning... I recommend reading it slowly. Happy Tuesday!
NY Times, op-ed
Two quotes from Mr. Brooks:
National destinies are not shaped by what percentage of G.D.P. federal spending consumes. They are shaped by the character and behavior of citizens. The crucial issue is not whether the federal government takes up 19 percent or 23 percent of national income. The crucial question is: How does government influence how people live?
The best way to measure government is not by volume, but by what you might call the Achievement Test. Does a given policy arouse energy, foster skills, spur social mobility and help people transform their lives?
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