A better society happens when good, sound ideas and policies are adopted. Evaluate and debate policies here so we can support the good and reject the bad.

Policy Discussed: Free Enterprise Capitalism The primary policy discussed in the speech is free enterprise capitalism. This economic system emphasizes individual liberty, private property, and limited government intervention. It promotes competition, market-driven allocation of resources, and economic freedom. Why Does the Policy Exist? The policy exists because it is believed to be the most effective way to achieve economic prosperity, individual freedom, and social progress. Proponents argue that it encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and efficiency, leading to higher standards of living. Realized Effects of the Policy The speech highlights the significant realized effects of free enterprise capitalism, including: • Economic Growth: The policy has driven rapid economic growth, lifting billions of people out of poverty. • Innovation: It fosters innovation and technological advancements. • Individual Freedom: It promotes individual liberty and autonomy. • Prosperity: It has led to unprecedented levels of prosperity and wealth. Is the Policy Good or Bad? The speaker argues that free enterprise capitalism is good and that it is the only system capable of achieving lasting prosperity and human flourishing. They contend that it is morally superior to collectivist systems and that its benefits far outweigh its drawbacks.

What was originally billed as a social "equity" policy turns out to be more about spin or gaslighting the California voter. Why would the politicians be interested in this narrative? By employing a strawman argument suggesting people are wrongly convicted, the bill sponsors weave a story that California can, with the passage of this bill, right the wrongs of a racist system of justice. If approved, they can reduce the prison population and notch a political victory for closing prisons. What wasn’t discussed was where all those convicted of criminal behavior went. Further, which steps were taken toward criminal rehabilitation necessary to prevent recidivism? With the adoption of no-bail policies, arrested criminals are released the same day and often recommit crimes. We have all seen the effects: Walmart and Target locking things like deodorant, fingernail clippers, and razors behind glass cases. Home Depot locks their electrical switches and tools as well. All of these require the consumer to call an attendant to open these cases prior to purchasing the items. Now, it may be premature to state that those released from detention as a result of this law are the reason property crimes and theft dramatically increased since the law was implemented. However, it does not require a large logic leap to identify a correlation. What is not clear is exactly which social justice programs have been funded from the money saved by releasing criminals under this bill. Who can identify a "greater good" coming from any specific or named program now funded by these monies? That bears investigating. Now that California is $46 billion dollars in debt, these hundreds of millions of supposedly saved dollars fade into a rounding error in the state's accounting books.

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