July 07, 2004

Should we hand over the word "liberal" to the leftists? Not on your life. Not, certainly in Australia. Quotable:

"But above all, it is the unbreakable connection between liberalism and free trade in British liberal thought that is most compelling, and that should make us hesitate before conceding the term to the Left. Free trade is central to liberalism because it embodies two of liberalism�s central values. The first of these is the belief that individuals should stand on their own two feet without being propped up by the state. The second is the principle that it is not the job of the state to �pick winners� and to favour particular or vested interests." Posted by Greg Ransom | TrackBack