The classical liberal philosophy of limited government, free markets, and respect for the individual’s natural rights to life, liberty, and property originated in Europe. Unfortunately, the modern liberal idea that government should abridge natural rights for the people’s own good also originated in Europe and continues to displace classical liberalism. As in America, this has led to the sacrifice of much economic liberty in service of a massive welfare-regulatory state. Now, those who once were staunch defenders of personal liberty—particularly free speech—have become champions of censorship, especially of online speech.
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