Progressives, who believe in using government to do good things, have built a system that renders government incompetent.

Gene Hackman, the unpretentious actor whose performances in such films as "The French Connection," "Hoosiers," "Unforgiven" ...

Gene Hackman's most memorable roles span genres and decades, including titles like "The French Connection," "The Conversation" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." ...

He twice won Oscars for bringing humanizing depth to corrupt lawmen, from the raging cop in "The French Connection" to the ruthless sheriff in "Unforgiven." ...