It's political Daddyism and it's as old as demagogues and despotism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker criticizes paternalistic political control as an old tool of tyranny.
- In plain terms
- Treating adults like children in politics is old and bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Political paternalism undermines freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does protection become control?
- How do we resist paternalism?
Another view
Some level of regulation is necessary for safety.
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