The goal of all public policy should be the reduction of human suffering.

Feb 22, 2021 · 8:28 AM UTC

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And the flourishing of human creativity, but those go hand in hand.
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People suffer regardless of public policy. It's part of humanity and all the money you throw at it won't stop it from occurring.
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The goal is established in the essence of human rights & social contract. But there is constant/chronic non stoppable gap between theory & practice (core of bureaucracy)
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Yes. And betterment of conditions.
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And the suffering of all creatures on Mother Earth
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Capitalists wouldn’t disagree with that statement. Do you see the problem with it?
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That depends on who makes the policy 🤔?
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Shoulda. Woulda. Coulda.
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Public policy is about taking care of the fundamental needs of citizens. The common good.