Republicans talk about the burdens of regulation, which leaves the impression that they are for free markets. But this is wrong. Free markets are free of more than regulation; they are also free of subsidies, privileges, and guarantees. Lightening up on regulation may please business, but if it is done while keeping the subsidies, privileges, and the guarantees in place, it is not a move toward the free market.The rest of this week's op-ed, "An Echo, Not a Choice," is at The Future of Freedom Foundation website.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
An Echo, Not a Choice
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That was a great piece. I loved the image in particular.
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