https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/10/24/outlaw/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:22 -0400<![CDATA[Whenever a proposal is advanced to expand government oversight over activities such as child rearing, education and health care &#8212; and this includes subjects like euthanasia or family abuse &#8212; those who want to leave major choices to individuals or families, despite the fact they may sometimes or often do the wrong thing are described as uncaring, and &#8216;regressive&#8217;. In contrast, those who wish to shift the power of decision to government are characterized as &#8220;compassionate&#8221;, &#8220;enlightened&#8221; or &#8220;progressive&#8221;. And since there are often cases when government does better than individuals the substance of the decision can be argued back and forth.]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:24:12 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/10/24/outlaw-n189322