The Government Doesn’t Own You

The government doesn’t own you

Politicians tax what we earn, regulate what we build and often decide what we can do with our bodies and our money. I like to think I own myself. But politicians increasingly act as if they do. “People should not have power over other people’s lives,” says Timothy Sandefur, author of the book “You Don’t Own Me.” In my latest video, Sandefur challenges the attitude that “freedom belongs to the government and it can parcel it out to us.” He starts…

You Don't Own Me

John Stossel discusses government control, freedom, and libertarian views in 'You Don't Own Me.'