Keith Self's Blog

"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." -Thomas Jefferson

Let us learn together that we may continue to be free.

Monday, May 05, 2008


 

A Wonderful Short Book and The Debbie Davis Show

Citizens,

I have just read a wonderful book, "The Law," by Frederic Bastiat, a French economist, who penned the short work in 1850.

"The Law" could be describing our 21st century nation, rather than 19th century France.

"The Law" lays out in simple, understandable terms the underlying concept of individual liberty as the foundational concept for a just and enduring society.

Given his regard for liberty, Bastiat could have been an author of our own Declaration of Independence. In "The Law" Bastiat states, "Life, faculties, production - in other words individuality, liberty, property - that is man. And in spite of the cunning of artful political leaders, these three gifts from God precede all human legislation, and are superior to it."

On the last page, Bastiat ends with, "Try liberty."

Our Founding Fathers gave us a republic based on liberty - not a perfect republic, but a republic nonetheless. I pray that we will not stray any further from the foundation for a just society. That's right - first and foremost a just society. Let's continue to "Try liberty."

Bastiat was an economist and the work was translated by the Foundation for Economic Education, demonstrating that individual liberty is tied to economic freedom and private property. I know that at least two organizations are distributing "The Law;" The Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Foundation for Economic Education. I encourage you to read it carefully - it is only 85 pages. You may read it on-line at http://www.fee.org/pdf/books/The_Law.pdf or you may purchase a copy at http://www.fee.org/store/detail.asp?id=387

As the county enters another budget cycle, I see more desire to provide property tax relief and I eagerly look forward to the budget discussions as we examine the best way to do that.

I am scheduled to discuss the county budget on the Debbie Davis Show on KVCE AM 1160 this morning, Monday, May 5, at 9:30 AM. Listen in if you get the opportunity.

Sincerely,
Keith

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