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Interesting article by Tom Rogan.
With November fast approaching, much of the Republican Partys focus is absorbed by the presidential contest.
However, there is another critical issue that Republicans must begin considering: When it comes to the most precious of political concerns freedom where do we stand?
The tea party movement has helped restore the Republican Partys traditional focus on keeping taxes low and government small. But at the same time, the Republican brand is being damaged by our hypocrisy on questions of freedom vs. state interference. The GOP is the party that rose to destroy slavery and then 100 years later overcame Southern Democrats to pass the Civil Rights Act. A deep belief in freedom has long been central to Republican ideology. Today, though, our position on freedom resides on less certain ground.
Republicans must ensure that we retain our historic identity.
First, it must be noted that Republicans have a good deal to be proud of, in terms of recent steps to advance individual freedom.
Republicans have been at the forefront of opposition to Obamas failed, statist management of the economy. Capitalism bounded to law is by far the most successful economic system for human advancement it serves individuals and society by empowering and rewarding personal endeavor. No Republican should ever be afraid of speaking up for a strong private sector.
In recent years, Republicans have played a critical role in helping protect the rights of gun owners, ensuring that gun laws remain largely in the purview of the states, rather than in the overbroad hands of the federal government...
Read more: GOP must decide where it stands on freedom | The Daily Caller
With November fast approaching, much of the Republican Partys focus is absorbed by the presidential contest.
However, there is another critical issue that Republicans must begin considering: When it comes to the most precious of political concerns freedom where do we stand?
The tea party movement has helped restore the Republican Partys traditional focus on keeping taxes low and government small. But at the same time, the Republican brand is being damaged by our hypocrisy on questions of freedom vs. state interference. The GOP is the party that rose to destroy slavery and then 100 years later overcame Southern Democrats to pass the Civil Rights Act. A deep belief in freedom has long been central to Republican ideology. Today, though, our position on freedom resides on less certain ground.
Republicans must ensure that we retain our historic identity.
First, it must be noted that Republicans have a good deal to be proud of, in terms of recent steps to advance individual freedom.
Republicans have been at the forefront of opposition to Obamas failed, statist management of the economy. Capitalism bounded to law is by far the most successful economic system for human advancement it serves individuals and society by empowering and rewarding personal endeavor. No Republican should ever be afraid of speaking up for a strong private sector.
In recent years, Republicans have played a critical role in helping protect the rights of gun owners, ensuring that gun laws remain largely in the purview of the states, rather than in the overbroad hands of the federal government...
Read more: GOP must decide where it stands on freedom | The Daily Caller
