Crazy libertarian opinions are dangerous for society and especially for the most vulnerable. If one reads my FR homepage, the distinction between government intervention and its authority and non-profit and church preferences become quite evident.
But, let's be clear, there there is no substitute for governmental authority for criminal prosecutions against those who would harm innocents. Those who think otherwise are either stupid, naive, or certifiable.
And anecdotal examples (and there are plenty) do not suffice to overturn this authority. Government accountability is always necessary, and yes, it would be better if good prevailed with primarily social services provided by non-profits and churches -- but that alone is not sufficient, and to believe otherwise is simply wrong-headed.
“to believe otherwise is simply wrong-headed.”
Belief is fine in matters of faith, but in matters of government, accountability matter. When a major government effort such as child protection becomes a failure which compounds rather than cures the problem, mere belief in the necessity of government intervention in that area is counter-intuitive, illogical, and irrational.
We have to face the hard fact that some things government can’t deal with, regardless of funding level or authority.
Look at the Florida situation. Is it better to support a swarm of intervenors knowing their efforts result in even more abuse?
I would say no. But, I have an admitted lack of belief that government can do such things.
PS I liked your home page. We just disagree when to pull the funding on failed government programs.
I have read the posts of banned FReepers on other forums who were bragging that they managed to support homosexual marriage on FR for years under the guise of *Government should stay out of the business of defining marriage*.
Claiming the non-government interference route is nothing but a smoke screen to promote immorality and come out looking like the hero. It’s the same vapid argument used to stealth support abortion, euthanasia, prostitution, pornography, you name the immorality.
It’s a lie and nobody on this forum is being fooled by it.