March

The Problem with Power Ridgway K. Foley, Jr. 169 The urge to force improvement of others often precludes their voluntary cooperation. Political Medicine Breeds Social Conflict Hans F. Sennholz 175 A society that transfers property by political force is a society at war. Making Sense Out of the World Ralph Bradford 179 Dropping out of life "to find oneself" may be harmful to the health. Awake or Asleep? Earl W. McMunn 184 Political meddling results in erratic economic performance. Book Reviews: 188 "Enemies of Society" by Paul Johnson "This Nation Shall Endure" by Ezra Taft Benson Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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