There is no better example of the overreach of government than in environmental law.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Why has it seemed that the only way to protect the environment is with heavy-handed government regulation?
The strongest governments on earth cannot clean up pollution by themselves. They must rely on each ordinary person, like you and me, on our choices, and on our will.
I've always been fond of the saying that when it comes to oversight and reform, the federal government does two things well: nothing and overreact.
To govern mankind, one must not overrate them.
The government should set a goal for a clean environment but not mandate how that goal should be implemented.
We have very strong environmental laws in the United States and elsewhere around the world. The problem is that they're seldom enforced.
Government is not show business.
I am not saying that government has nothing to offer. Government has an important role in fostering an environment conducive to business creation while also protecting its citizens. These are not mutually exclusive.
The government generally is just too top-heavy.
Government has no other end, but the preservation of property.