The problem with Choice
Pejman Yousefzadeh (hat tip: Instapundit) points out a disturbing new political theory: “Libertarian Paternalism” and its central tenet: you are too dumb to handle choosing from too many options.
It seems to me that there is one thing that keeps showing up when they do these consumer studies: people don’t choose anything.
Why should that be a problem? Well, if you sell things, and people are not buying anything because they can’t make up their mind, that’s bad for your business. The solution? Have government impose limits on the amount of competition you face.
Can someone please tell me the difference between “Libertairan Paternalism” to set boundaries to choice to achieve desired social objectives, an approach they call “libertarian paternalism.” and nanny-state liberalism We’re saying that for America to get back on track, we’re probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. We’re going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good.
This is disgusting on so many levels, it isn’t funny.