I recently saw this quote:
"Too often we are entangled in short sightedness. We need to adopt a more far-reaching view. We forget our basic human values. If we want to live in a better world, who do you think is going to bring it about? Only we human beings. Such change won't come about if we wait for government or the UN to take action, but if we take initiative as individuals. What we need is confidence and determination." (my emphasis)
Do you know who said this? Was it Friedrich Hayek or Ayn Rand? Was it some wacko Republican?
No, it was the Dalai Lama, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world. The Dalai Lama is advocating that individuals and the private sector solve the social problems today. Good enough for me.