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Rouse, David L. – USA Today, 1979
The tax revolt, which began in California with Proposition 13, represents a reversal in values among the middle class toward an 18th-century concept of possessive individualism. Government is no longer viewed as a realm for public action, but as a provider of services to private individuals. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: American Culture, Attitude Change, Citizenship Responsibility, Government Role
