One sad consequence of the collapse in the economy is the way certain groups of people have been denigrated.The unemployed, for example. Argue all day if you want about the wisdom of extending unemployment benefits for people out of work for long spells. But don’t imply that those people — who include a brother, a nephew, and a close friend of mine — are for the most part loafers who will coast along doing nothing for as long as they can get regular checks from the government.And preach to your heart’s content about “limited government,” but don’t imply that government







