March

William Jay Gaynor: LibertarianMayor of New York Robert M. Thornton 156 Once in a While, it seems, people get a better man in office than they deserve. The Draft in Principle and Practice Paul L. Poirot 165 Maxi-government requires massive measures to carry out the coercion involved. It Began with the Greeks George Charles Roche III 168 An early chapter in Western man's struggle to understand himself and his universe, and in the process, to free his soul. Don't Be a Lonesome Libertarian Robert G. Bearce 184 A plea for the faith in freedom that can tolerate differences of opinion. The Laws of Freedom Herbert J. Denton, Jr. 188 Why human relations are more difficult to manage than are moon landings. Book Reviews: 189 lllegacy of Freedom" by George Charles Roche II)' Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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