Bastiat argues that socialist law should also be philanthropic, ensuring the well-being and morality of citizens. How is this proposition parallel to the ideals from the founding of the U.S. government?
Frederic Bastiat states that self-preservation and development are common goals of men. With the advancement of war technologies, do you think a society with laws that are limited to enforcing justice could or should provide protection for its citizens?
Do you think Bastiat's reliance on the belief of God makes his paper easier to dispel? Does the breakdown of religion (and thus a central moral compass) in a country bring about socialist views?
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