At his ranch in Crawford, Texas, President Bush has signaled that there is no need for further tax cuts at this time. The reason? Not that individual rights are no longer violated by taxes, but rather, that the “goal” of his tax cuts has been realized: the creation of jobs.
CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - President Bush on Wednesday said he saw no need for a new round of tax cuts since those enacted earlier this year appeared to be working to boost the economy and create jobs.“This administration is optimistic about job creation,” Bush told reporters at his ranch in Texas after meeting with top economic advisers. “As of this moment … the plans we have in place are robust enough to create jobs.”
This says to me that the fundamental drive behind President Bush’s tax cuts was not the fact that every individual has the right to their own life, which is violated by government taxes; but rather, that it is the goal of the government to manipulate the economy, and the individuals who comprise it, to achieve certain ends. For Mr. Bush, this end is “the creation of jobs,” most likely to serve some sort of altruistic purpose such as the greatest benefit for the greatest number.
It is a sad wake up call to me that very few, if any, politicians today have any idea of fundamental principles whatsoever. Yet another example of this wake up call has been demonstrated by President Bush.
However, there is a fundamental principle driving the policies of Mr. Bush, and almost every other politician today: that it is the purpose of government to force individuals to strive for certain ends. The only disgareement among politicians is exactly WHAT ends these individuals should be forced to strive for. This principle has been the driving force behind every dictatorship in the history of the world. Either this principle will be challenged and defeated in the future, or some form of dictatorship will gradually envelop our country.
