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Full Idea
Egalitarian liberalism is criticised by classical [freedom] liberals for its coercive redistribution, by socialist liberals for not being egalitarian enough, and by conservative liberals for abandoning moral standards in the guise of neutrality.
Gist of Idea
Are egalitarians too coercive, or not egalitarian enough, or lax over morality?
Source
John Kekes (Against Liberalism [1997], 01.4)
Book Ref
Kekes,John: 'Against Liberalism' [Cornell 1997], p.14
A Reaction
Income tax is 'coercive' distribution, but it is done with general consent in most liberal democracies. An interesting line between the needs of the state and the needs of its most needy citizens.