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Editorial
April 19, 1924
Iron County News
Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes Argentina's policy abolishing work for those with 25 years of labor, arguing it erodes individual initiative, fosters indolence, and creates government dependency, contrasting with self-reliant ideals.
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A Mistaken Policy.
Argentina has abolished work for all of the people in the country, native or foreigner, who have to their credit twenty-five years of labor in any capacity, either for themselves or others.
That might appeal to some folks in Rush county, but that such a government policy is a mistake is readily apparent.
Anything that takes away the need for individual initiative is dangerous. Laying up a competency for old age is the goal of every self-respecting citizen.
Remove the need for ambition to get ahead, and an indolent race is sure to be the result.
A people dependent upon the government will never have any glorious achievement to its credit.
We may have our oil scandals now and then, but we can at least keep our self respect by not looking forward to being a ward of the government in our old age.—Ex.
Argentina has abolished work for all of the people in the country, native or foreigner, who have to their credit twenty-five years of labor in any capacity, either for themselves or others.
That might appeal to some folks in Rush county, but that such a government policy is a mistake is readily apparent.
Anything that takes away the need for individual initiative is dangerous. Laying up a competency for old age is the goal of every self-respecting citizen.
Remove the need for ambition to get ahead, and an indolent race is sure to be the result.
A people dependent upon the government will never have any glorious achievement to its credit.
We may have our oil scandals now and then, but we can at least keep our self respect by not looking forward to being a ward of the government in our old age.—Ex.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Labor
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Argentina Policy
Retirement Abolition
Government Dependency
Individual Initiative
Self Reliance
What entities or persons were involved?
Argentina
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Argentina's Retirement Policy
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Government Dependency
Key Figures
Argentina
Key Arguments
Abolishing Work After 25 Years Removes Need For Individual Initiative
Such Policy Is Dangerous And Mistaken
Leads To Indolent Race
People Dependent On Government Lack Glorious Achievements
Self Respecting Citizens Should Aim For Self Reliance In Old Age