America at 250: Why Character Matters More Than Ideology

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the political landscape is changing in noticeable ways. Polls have shown growing interest, particularly among younger Americans, in democratic socialism and a larger role for government in addressing economic inequality. At the same time, others worry that these ideas, if taken too far, could gradually weaken the individual initiative, religious liberty, and entrepreneurial spirit that have long characterized America.

Reasonable people can disagree about tax policy, healthcare, education, or the proper size of government. But the more important question is one that rarely dominates political debate: What values hold a free society together?

History suggests that no economic........

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