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Larry Elder

America traditionally represents the greatest possibility of someone's going from nothing to something. Why? In theory, if not practice, the government stays out of the way and lets individuals take risks and reap rewards or accept the consequences of fai

Larry Elder

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Larry Elder is saying that America is seen as a place where people have the chance to improve their lives because the government generally does not interfere with personal efforts. This allows individuals to take risks and either succeed or fail based on their own actions, rather than relying on government support.

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