Private consumers ... are not criminals and to portray them as such is insulting and counter productive.

True piracy of intellectual property is a big problem generated by criminals. We strongly believe in protecting intellectual property but not by demonizing ordinary consumers.

If taxes and government spending are both slashed, then the salutary result will be to lower the parasitic burden of government taxes and spending upon the productive activities of the private sector.

What private griefs they have, alas, I know not

Protection of private property is a fundamental right protected in a strong democracy.

When I was in the private sector, I found it immensely useful to go out and talk to customers and co-workers.