Do American values like liberty or equality or individualism or patriotism provide support for, or else conflict with (or some combination thereof), such policies as social welfare, economic growth, environmental protection, or international cooperation?

Public Policies and U.S. Values Week 4’s poli sci discussion will focus on American political and social values in relation to the public policies of the U.S. government. This week’s topic address the following: Do American values like liberty or equality or individualism or patriotism provide support for, or else conflict with (or some combination thereof), such policies as social welfare, economic growth, environmental protection, or international cooperation? At least one example derived from the textbook MUST be included as part of that first posting. This Chapter is attached. Might equality of economic opportunity support or conflict with social welfare policies (ex., food stamps) for those in poverty (Chapter 16-attached)? Why or why not?