Learning Activity 2

Evidence: Speak your mind

Javier Piñeres

1. A political system is optimal not because it produces the policies that you prefer. It produces
the policies that much smarter people prefer.

I do not agree with this sentence, a political system is optimal because it generates equity in all
people..

2. The ideal system depends on the cultural attributes of the population.

I agree with this sentence, although it should not depend solely on culture, if it is decisive to take it
into account.

3. Individuals should be admitted to schools and hired for jobs based on their ability.

I agree, study and work must be done by people who are willing and have the ability to do so.

4. Unlike the private sector, the government is motivated by public interest.

I agree with this statement. The government must be motivated by the public interest.

5. Taxes allow the government to create jobs and provide welfare programs for people in need.

I agree with this statement, unfortunately the governments of our country Colombia steal this
money.

6. Governmental programs encourage people to become dependent and lazy instead of inspiring
them to become hard-working and independent.
I do not totally agree with this sentence, there are people who work hard and do not have enough
to survive and need government programs to live.