In the same spirit I say "a classical liberal or an economist is a man that believes that societies are nothing more than markets". Ridiculous strawman. If any

In the same spirit I say "a classical liberal or an economist is a man that believes that societies are nothing more than markets". Ridiculous strawman. If anything, it's the left that acts as though society is a simple system that can be effectively steered by central planning. And of course, selfless regulators will only steer in the right direction... I'd add 4) the state must protect the values of a society, also Which values? Christianity? Defending the sanctity of marriage? Preventing mixing of the races? Universal health care, avoiding abortions, protecting the environment, controlling proliferation of drugs are ethical values. The state must do it because it is just wrong not to do it. Ah, the values that you personally like. And it's wrong to not ruin the lives of recreational pot smokers?