Governments Are Failing at Their Most Basic Duties—While Promising Free Stuff

Tags: U.S. History

07/14/2021 Gary Galles

Political candidates are offering endless government spending and "free stuff" for everyone. But at the same time, governments appear incapable of performing even basic duties like ending street riots.

Original Article: "Governments Are Failing at Their Most Basic Duties—While Promising Free Stuff"

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