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InequalityEnshrined Leonard E. Read 389 Concerning the philosophical and economic case for inequality and freedom. The Real American Revolution George Charles Roche, III 395 A faith in free enterprise and free men, a faith based on a fundamental belief in God. Our DisorderedLives Edmund A. Opitz 399 When a nation goes astray, the corrective is to be sought within the individual. SocializedError Paul L. Poirot 407 Unless we learn to tolerate the minor mistakes men make, we'll be plagued by the major mistake of totalitarian government. The Need for Toleranceand Humility Donald E. Weast 411 An appeal for the restoration of intellectual virtues in academic life. WeatherForecastfor 1984! Governmentintervention results in terrible weather. Andrew V. Santangini 421 Givingand ReceivingWith Respect Anne Wortham 422 A case study ·of voluntary charity in a spirit of mutual understanding and respect for life and property.

The Family R. J. Rushdoony 429 strong families are essential to a strong society. Yet, the family is under attack and a process of erosion is evident. Closingthe GenerationGap V. Orval Watts 433 Each individual must learn good conduct. It is not inborn or given to us by others. Book Reviews: 440 IIUni·on Power and the Public Interest" by Emerson P. Schmidt "History of the Canadian National Railways" by G. R. stevens liThe Case for American Medicine" by Harry Schwartz liThe Essential von Mises" by Murray N. Rothbard Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

the Freeman A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF IDEAS ON LIBERTY • IRVINGTON·ON·HUDSON, N. Y. 10533 TEL.: (914) 591-7230 LEONARD E. READ PAUL L. POIROT President, Foundation for Economic Education Managing Editor THE FREEMAN is published monthly by the Foundation for Economic Education, Inc., a non political, nonprofit, educational champion of private property, the free market, the profit and loss system, and limited government. Any interested person may receive its publications for the asking. The costs of Foundation projects and services, including THE FREEMAN, are met through voluntary donations. Total expenses average $12.00 a year per person on the mailing list. Donations are in vited in any amount-$5.00 to $10,000-as the means of maintaining and extending the Foundation's work. Copyright, 1973, The Foundation for Economic Education, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Additional copies, postpaid, to one address: Single copy, 50 cents; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.50; 25 or more, 20 cents each.

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