George Will, a Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative journalist and author, used an impressive array of facts, his sharp wit, and several well-timed baseball references to illustrate the state of politics today.

In his lecture, "American Politics: The Political Argument Today," Will discussed the limits of government -- criticizing the ever-growing welfare state that encourages a sense of entitlement. He spoke in defense of free market capitalism and said the American people need to be more self-reliant.

The dry humor behind Will's sardonic tone engaged the audience as he laid out his case for a more limited government in terms of foreign and economic policies.

The Center for Freedom and Western Civilization organized Will's visit to Memorial Chapel on Thursday. Professor Robert Kraynak established the center in 2004 to "promote intellectual diversity by presenting a conservative voice on campus."