As the national debate shifts away from the immediate issues surrounding the debt ceiling, members of Congress should focus now on the fundamental purpose of government in a free society. Current excesses in federal spending have resulted largely due to the continued expansion of government into areas outside its original charter. One way in which this expansion has manifested is in the growing share of the budget consumed by redistribution schemes.
In CF&P’s 2010 Free Market Video Contest, 2nd place was won by a video covering exactly this topic. In light of the current political environment, I present again Redistribution Nation:
CF&P will be holding the Free Market Video Contest again this year. Expect an announcement on the details for the 2011 contest very soon.
