The Ben Shapiro Show Conservatives should think through these things.
Dec 27, 2022
Vivek Ramaswamy, an accomplished author and entrepreneur in the biotech industry, shares his insights on the conservative movement's challenges. He discusses how civil rights laws impact true market freedom and critiques big tech's paradox of privacy concerns. The conversation navigates the ideological divide within conservatism, juxtaposing post-libertarian ideals with traditional views. Ramaswamy emphasizes the need for a balance between community governance and libertarian values, while also exploring capitalism's virtues and its limits in fostering moral qualities.
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Post-Libertarianism
- Vivek Ramaswamy explains why he no longer identifies as a libertarian.
- He criticizes libertarians who ignore state action influencing private actors, advocating for addressing state interference.
Race-Based Programs
- Ramaswamy discusses examples of race-based programs at Pfizer and UPenn Medical School.
- He argues such policies fuel racism by prompting patients to question doctors' qualifications based on race.
Viewpoint Discrimination
- Ramaswamy argues for either a free market without protected classes or adding political belief as a protected class.
- He criticizes the current system where civil rights laws create conditions for viewpoint discrimination.