"America was founded on the principle of inalienable rights, not dictated duties. The Declaration of Independence states that every human being has a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It does not state that he is born a slave to the needs of others." ~ Alex Epstein
Remembering Alexis de Tocqueville—and Civil Society in Early America
Submitted by Westernerd on Thu, 2015-07-30 03:00
The formation of private associations allowed local residents to solve their own problems, rather than turn to the state and federal governments. The prevalence of voluntary associations allowed early Americans to retain liberties while effectively solving local problems.
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