CARSON: America is dragged down by Obama regulations

The Washington Times ^ | January 14, 2014 | Ben S. Carson

[jazusamo]

When government grows too large, dependency replaces achievement

When I was in high school in Detroit, I had a job as a biology laboratory assistant. I spent a substantial amount of time in the greenhouse, preparing botany experiments. I had acquired some seeds of an interesting plant and was anxious to use them to produce my own crop of these plants. I planted the seeds in a special container and kept enriching the soil and providing plenty of moisture and sunlight to enhance and accelerate the growth. I was very disappointed with the results and eventually abandoned the project, leaving the seeds in some soil behind the greenhouse to fend for themselves.

To my surprise, one day when I was behind the greenhouse, I discovered that the seeds had not only germinated, but had produced a substantial crop without my help. I realize that no analogy is perfect and that many people will try to discredit the analogy, but in this case, I believe the seed is similar to America when it was a fledgling group of colonies. Many people came to America from other countries because they saw an opportunity to lead the life of their choice without a lot of interference from an overarching governing structure.

Although there has been constant tension between those desiring a strong central government that maintains control and order, and those desiring maximum personal freedom as long as the rights of others are preserved, our country managed to thrive for many decades with an unprecedented level of autonomy for its citizens. People were largely left to their own devices and could experience great financial success or profound failure without the government playing a major role, other than ensuring the rights of the citizens to pursue their dreams.

[Salvavida]

Thanks Jaz. It sure sounds like his is positioning himself for a run.

[jazusamo]

Ben Carson *Ping*

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[jazusamo]

He may be but if he is he’s keeping it close to his vest. I’d like to see him run for Governor.

[TexasCajun]

“Behold my display of the 2013 Federal Register,” Lee wrote in the Facebook description. “It contains over 80,000 pages of new rules, regulations, and notices all written and passed by unelected bureaucrats.”

- Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) -

[Izzy Dunne]

If, instead of regulating and taxing to death the engine of growth, our government suddenly decided to leave it alone and allow it to be nourished by free-market forces, like the seed, it would explode with vibrant growth, jobs would return quickly, and to the pleasant surprise of the government, its own coffers would fill, because the tax base would be broadened.

Unfortunately, I don't see a road from here to there.

There can be no "suddenly decided" part, because entitlements breed a sense of entitlement. No amount of arguing will take away the fear of losing something.

We arrived at a free society from a dictatorship. I fear we may have to travel the same path to get back to one.

[Izzy Dunne]

Also, Mr. Carson misplaces the blame when he calls them “Obama regulations”. While it’s true that Barry-O has pushed the envelope farther, it’s not his idea, it’s not that he radically changed course. He simply stepped on the accelerator, he didn’t turn the wheel that much.

[jazusamo]

That’s mind boggling and absolutely true.

[jazusamo]

Correct, the turkey didn’t come close to starting this but as you say, he stepped on the accelerator, and hard.

[jazusamo]

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[vpintheak]

In all fairness, America is being weighed down by almost ALL regulations, which are Unconstitutional. Bam is just making it worse.

[SandRat]

“If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law.”

[jazusamo]

Yes, and I wonder how many tens of thousands there really are.