We have had some profound discussions during the Harvard Trade Union Program. One recurring discussion has to do with the funding for public services. Somewhere along the way a narrative has been created to sell two ideas:
1. Public services are free.
2. Public services don’t work.
Do you think these statements are true? I don’t! In fact I know they aren’t true. I know, just like you do, that the government provides optimum fire protection, emergency medical services, police protection, libraries, parks, clean drinking water, highways and the finest military on earth.
So why do you think this narrative has been allowed to run?
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