Who Shall Carry My Load? J. C. Sparks

Contrasting pictures emerge. One is an unfree, governmental interference type of society. This is a society where each is required by government to carryon his back the load of all others-an awkward, nonproductive and painful way to function. Particularly is it nonproductive when those who are able and willing to produce the most in goods and services for themselves and for others are allotted the heaviest burdens, thus restricting their efforts. On the other hand, a free market society is one in which each is solely responsible for his own load. Only insofar as his own judgment and conscience dictates does he share the burden of another. Unhampered, he finds that his expanded production can benefit himself only as it benefits others-a mighty important, but key difference-since his personal con sumption is very minimal compared with the improved quality of life his production brings to all others.

In selecting which society I prefer, I may well ask, ~~Who shall carry my load?" When measured by the most productivity for the benefit of all, the answer must be that of a free market society-no one, but me! When measured by the moral principle of assuming my own responsibil ity, the answer must be that of a free market society-no one, but me! Both demand that I carry my own load. To start, let me remove from others any of the burden of my responsibility now carried by them. ® Mr. Sparks Is an executive of an Ohio manufacturing company. 97 Melvin. D. Barger CRIME: THE UNSOLVED PROBLEM WHAT causes crime? Why do some individuals possess tendencies which lead them to commit acts of violence and predation: robberies, assaults, rape, and other felonies? What sets the habitual or occasional criminal apart from the mainstream of society? More important, what can be done to ~~change" criminals into productive, law-abiding citi zens?