Moving toward Freedom

Published November 15, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris

Can we achieve a free society? I believe we can.

History is on our side. Whenever something has been separated from the state, it has proven to be better for the people involved, for the activity itself, and for society.

Consider religion. The King was once considered God's representative. How dare anyone suggest that virtue could exist in society if the state didn't force religion on everyone. Surely there would be chaos and barbarism.

But look what happened when church and state were separated. Churches blossomed and grew. Society was much better off once  (Read More)

Part 7 - The Invisible Hand Is a Gentle Hand

Published October 20, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris

This is part six in a multi-part series. Be sure to read parts one, two, three, four, five, and six.

Tolerance

A free society is a tolerant society. Unlike the cookie-cutter world of the state, where one education system  (Read More)

Part 6 - The Invisible Hand Is a Gentle Hand

Published October 13, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris

This is part six in a multi-part series. Be sure to read parts one, two, three, four, and five.

Abundance

A free society is one of abundance. A place where people can work themselves out of poverty —  (Read More)

Part 5 - The Invisible Hand Is a Gentle Hand

Published October 04, 2011 in Talking Points by Sharon Harris

This is part five in a multi-part series. Be sure to read parts one, two, three, and four.

Generosity

A free society is also a generous society.

In a free society, those in need would be better cared for. Michael Novak said of a free society, "No better weapon against poverty, disease, illiteracy, and tyranny has yet been found . .  (Read More)