Individualism

John Stossel | 1.7.2026 11:45 AM

Many popular movies make a constructive point: If you work hard enough and push through tough times, you can achieve your dreams.

In The Pursuit of Happyness, a struggling father tells his son, "Don't let anyone tell you, you can't do something." The movie is a true story about a man who overcomes homelessness and gets his dream job.

In Rocky Balboa, Rocky says, "It's not about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward."

These are good messages.

They fit my libertarian philosophy. We libertarians believe people try harder and do best when individuals are free to pursue their own dreams.

In my new video, I interview libertarian Timothy Sandefur, author of the new book,........

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