From Right or Left, government intrusion is never a good idea

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan delivered one of the most famous lines of his presidency: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” It has become a political maxim that highlights the fundamental distinction between American conservatives and liberals. This week, we got to see those fault lines on full display as Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) unveiled legislation that would create an “Office of Social Connection Policy.” In other words, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to force you to be friends.”