In the classical conservative and libertarian traditions values are private things. They must be left to individuals and to civil society to practice… - Ilana Mercer

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In the classical conservative and libertarian traditions values are private things. They must be left to individuals and to civil society to practice and police. Party and state operatives have police powers with which to back their 'values.' Therefore, never-ever are they to preach or police The People's values.

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Woman power Ilana Mercer is a South African-born American author, columnist, blogger and thinker. She has appeared on numerous radio, podcasts and television shows.

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Self-government, and not imposed government, implies that society, and not The State, is to develop value systems. The State's role is to protect citizens as they go about their business peacefully, living in accordance with their peaceful values.

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