We can support the concept of limited government as a critical check on the misuse of power. But Christopher Wolfe, co-director of the Thomas International Center and emeritus professor of political science at Marquette University, offers a more positive reason for limiting government action.

Wolfe discussed that positive reason ? the value of subsidiarity ? during a presentation today to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society. Wolfe offers details in the video clip below.

Watch the entire 56:38 presentation by clicking play below.

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