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<blockquote data-quote="KarateCowboy" data-source="post: 65049572" data-attributes="member: 79895"><p>Well, classical liberalism and libertarianism are cognizant of a few truths of human nature. One is that people are happier when tending to their own needs than being dependent. Another is that the animated contest of freedom and independence is more empowering and digniifying than the posh tranquility of servitude; id est, people are generally happier when running their own lives. </p><p></p><p>In recognition that life is harsh and hard and unfair, classical liberalism posits that by seeking an optimum amount of freedom for people to run their own lives then society may achieve its optimum amount of happiness, as each man is free to live his life as makes him happy. That's why the immortal words: "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness".</p><p></p><p>As far as Belize: while their lives are not as posh or convenient as ours, I think it is reasonable to say that while they are not wealthy, wealth does not equate to happiness. It is also important to look at the amount of civil strife. Finally, their lack of infrastructure, tiny population, population density, and many other things are all worth examining.</p><p></p><p>PS: It's also worth mentioning that the great Milton Friedman said time and time again: a free market does not guarantee wealth and prosperity, however it is required for wealth and prosperity. I think one of the most common myths about classical liberalism is that it teaches that a free market guarantees prosperity; it does not guarantee it, but rather facilitates it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KarateCowboy, post: 65049572, member: 79895"] Well, classical liberalism and libertarianism are cognizant of a few truths of human nature. One is that people are happier when tending to their own needs than being dependent. Another is that the animated contest of freedom and independence is more empowering and digniifying than the posh tranquility of servitude; id est, people are generally happier when running their own lives. In recognition that life is harsh and hard and unfair, classical liberalism posits that by seeking an optimum amount of freedom for people to run their own lives then society may achieve its optimum amount of happiness, as each man is free to live his life as makes him happy. That's why the immortal words: "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". As far as Belize: while their lives are not as posh or convenient as ours, I think it is reasonable to say that while they are not wealthy, wealth does not equate to happiness. It is also important to look at the amount of civil strife. Finally, their lack of infrastructure, tiny population, population density, and many other things are all worth examining. PS: It's also worth mentioning that the great Milton Friedman said time and time again: a free market does not guarantee wealth and prosperity, however it is required for wealth and prosperity. I think one of the most common myths about classical liberalism is that it teaches that a free market guarantees prosperity; it does not guarantee it, but rather facilitates it. [/QUOTE]
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