Nearly every time this country has expanded its social safety net or tried to guarantee civil rights, passionate opposition has followed.The opposition stems from the tension between two competing traditions in the American economy. One is the laissez-faire tradition that celebrates individuality and risk-taking. The other is the progressive tradition that says people have a right to a minimum standard of living — time off from work, education and the like.
Why is taking these two thoughts to the next logical step so fucking hard for "The Journal of Record"? Sheesh.