June

Should Teen-agersVote? Frederic Bastiat 330 If voting is restricted, the reason is that each vote touches and affects everyone in the entire community. Freedom in the Global Village David C. King 337 International freedom of exchange could improve the ride on spaceship earth. Free Enterprise,Peace and Plenty Edward P. Coleson 342 Malthusian problems seem to multiply in proportion as we return to mercantilism and other protectionist policies. A Monopoly-and How to Break It Paul L. Poirot 354 If the government is incapable of delivering mail, perhaps that business should be given to competitive private enterprise. Throttlingthe Railroads: 2. Aiding the Railroads:1830-1871 Clarence B. Carson 354 A historical review of the local, state, and Federal government grants in the building period. The Elite Under Capitalism Ludwig von Mises 367 The market serves the masses but does not upgrade anyone's tastes or behaVior; that remains an opportunity for the elite.

About Marijuana Franz E. Winkler 376 Those who understand the physical and mental harm from drugs scarcely need a law to defend themselves. Book Review: 381 "Collective Bargaining: The Power to Destroy" by Merryle S. Rukeyser Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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