Source: http://www.acton.org Author: Anthony B. Bradley Pulsihed Time: April 7, 2009 Heavy-handed government intervention without regard for human dignity produces long-term deleterious effects. Unintended consequences include a dehumanized social sphere and a debilitated economy. China’s family planning policies, established nearly 30 years ago, are a case in point. China’s one-child policy, often enforced by coercive…
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