A video analysis
How would the authors of these WWAF chapters or student videos answer the questions below? Use your own words .
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX4_cQvLjS7r4PbiSDPVmUem1pai6rXFN – student videos
Introduction, Orval Watts – How are Judeo-Christian values the moral basis for the Northwood Idea?
Only Kind of People, R. Williams – Do FDA restrictions prevent death and alleviate suffering?
Freedom and Happiness, Bryan Caplan – What is the effect of government acting as our mom and dad?
To Each His Due, Thomas Bethell – Can socialism bring out the best in us?
Source of Rights, Frank Chodorov – What is the result of accepting the socialist view on rights?
Character and Government Policy, Dale Walsh – Why are so many millennials embracing socialism?
Government: An Ideal Concept, L. Read – To what extent should society use force through the government?
Economic Responsibility of Government, Milton Friedman – What is government good for?
12-Cell Matrix, Dale Haywood – How is government like fire?
Economic Freedom and Growth, R. Holcombe – Why does socialism fail?
Poor as First Victims, W. Williams – What are the characteristic features of all government interventions?
Of Property, John Locke – How did European settlers make America their own?
Property, James Madison – What is a just government?
Liberty and Self Interest, S. Horwitz – Where is self-interest praiseworthy?
Entrepreneurial Culture, E. Phelps – Is America more entrepreneurial than Europe?
Not Yours to Give, E. Ellis – Are welfare programs constitutional?
Commerce Clause, D. Matcheck – Are bureaucratic restrictions on private enterprise constitutional?
Regulation, D. Haywood – Can more safety restrictions make us less safe?
Competition and Cooperation, D. Boaz – Does capitalism promote cooperation?
Social Function of the Entrepreneur, D. Matcheck – Does society benefit when entrepreneurs get rich?
Sample Answer
Introduction, Orval Watts
- Judeo-Christian values are the moral basis for the Northwood Idea because they emphasize the importance of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government.
- These values are reflected in the Northwood Idea’s commitment to academic freedom, economic opportunity, and personal responsibility.
Only Kind of People, R. Williams
- FDA restrictions do not prevent death or alleviate suffering. In fact, they often make things worse by preventing new, life-saving drugs from reaching the market.
- The FDA’s approval process is slow, expensive, and bureaucratic. This makes it difficult for new drugs to get approved, even if they are safe and effective.
Freedom and Happiness, Bryan Caplan
- When the government acts as our “mom and dad,” it takes away our freedom and responsibility. This leads to less happiness and well-being.
- People are happier when they are free to make their own choices and take responsibility for their own lives.
To Each His Due, Thomas Bethell
- Socialism cannot bring out the best in us because it is based on the idea of equality, not individual liberty.
- When everyone is equal, there is no incentive to work hard or be creative. This leads to stagnation and mediocrity.
Source of Rights, Frank Chodorov
- Accepting the socialist view on rights leads to the belief that rights are granted by the government. This is a dangerous idea because it gives the government the power to take away our rights.
- Rights are not granted by the government; they are inherent in all human beings. This means that the government cannot take away our rights, no matter how much power it has.
Character and Government Policy, Dale Walsh
- So many millennials are embracing socialism because they have been taught that the government is the solution to all of our problems.
- This is a false belief that has been promoted by the government and the media. The truth is that the government is often the problem, not the solution.
Government: An Ideal Concept, L. Read
- Society should use force through the government only when it is absolutely necessary.
- The government should not use force to interfere in people’s lives unless there is a clear and present danger.