Difference between revisions of "Nanny State"
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| − | The '''nanny state''' describes the tendency of [[liberal]] politicians to enact [[socialist]] or [[Stalin]]ist policies. It is a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] method of solving society's problems by putting the government in control of the people. Essentially, the government becomes the decision maker as the person who knows what is in your best interest. | + | The '''nanny state''' describes the tendency of [[liberal]] politicians to enact [[socialist]] or [[Stalin]]ist policies. It is a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] method of solving society's problems by putting the government in control of the people. Essentially, the government becomes the decision maker as the person who knows what is in your best interest. It removes responsibility from individuals and parents and promotes irresponsibility and dependence. |
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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Universal healthcare for 300 million so that 45 million uninsured citizens will have medical coverage | Universal healthcare for 300 million so that 45 million uninsured citizens will have medical coverage | ||
| − | + | In the United Kingdom and European Union, the government pays for adverts about healthy eating, including encouragements to drink more milk.<ref>http://ec.europa.eu/cyprus/news/eu_school_milk_campaign_en.htm</ref><ref>http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jjr/headlines/2011/05/rupert-grint-milk.jpg</ref> | |
In 2011, the Welsh government mandated fire sprinklers in all new houses, regardless of the wishes of the builders or owners <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-wales-14394547</ref>. | In 2011, the Welsh government mandated fire sprinklers in all new houses, regardless of the wishes of the builders or owners <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-wales-14394547</ref>. | ||
Revision as of 17:23, August 16, 2011
The nanny state describes the tendency of liberal politicians to enact socialist or Stalinist policies. It is a Democrat method of solving society's problems by putting the government in control of the people. Essentially, the government becomes the decision maker as the person who knows what is in your best interest. It removes responsibility from individuals and parents and promotes irresponsibility and dependence.
Examples
"It takes a village (government) to raise a kid", Hillary Clinton. In a normal society, it takes only a mother and a father.
Universal healthcare for 300 million so that 45 million uninsured citizens will have medical coverage
In the United Kingdom and European Union, the government pays for adverts about healthy eating, including encouragements to drink more milk.[1][2]
In 2011, the Welsh government mandated fire sprinklers in all new houses, regardless of the wishes of the builders or owners [3].
