Libertarian War on Poverty: Repairing the Ladder of Upward Mobility

Libertarian War on Poverty -- Repairing the Ladder of Upward Mobility by Daniel K. Robin In Deuteronomy, God voices the hope that there may be no more poor while paradoxically stating that the poor will never cease from the land. The answer to this biblical riddle is: poverty is transitory. Most people move in and out of poverty, experiencing financial peaks and valleys much like every other facet of life. Getting out of poverty is never easy. The impediments created by our own laws make the process vastly more difficult. We must have respect for the dignity of each individual to make the most of his talents and allow him the freedom to try. Inspiring those who love liberty and personal freedom to recognize the contribution they make in the struggle against poverty, author Daniel K. Robin is in turn inspirred by Adam Smith's invisible hand and Friedrick Hayek's spontaneous order as true champions of the poor. Using liberty and freedom as weapons in the war on poverty avoids the endless debate between welfare and charity. Allowing individuals the greatest variety of rungs to their own advancement reduces the need for our help. Freedom and liberty in the pursuit of happiness are the cornerstones for policy changes that will restore what was once a much stronger ladder of upward mobility.