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Given that some social processes must convey inherent constraints, the choice is among various mixtures of persuasion, force, and cultural read more
Given that some social processes must convey inherent constraints, the choice is among various mixtures of persuasion, force, and cultural inducement. The less of one, the more of the others. The degree of freedom that is possible is therefore tied to the extent to which people respond to persuasion or inducement.
We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it.
We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it.
The aspiration toward freedom is the most essentially human of all human manifestations.
The aspiration toward freedom is the most essentially human of all human manifestations.
...if we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular read more
...if we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular object is not sufficient justification for the use of coercion.
Did you ever hear anyone say "That work had better be banned because I might read it and it might read more
Did you ever hear anyone say "That work had better be banned because I might read it and it might be very dangerous to me?
You really have to experience the feeling of being with the president in the oval office. ... It's a disease read more
You really have to experience the feeling of being with the president in the oval office. ... It's a disease I came to call Ovalitis.
I like the English. They have the most rigid code of immorality in the world.
I like the English. They have the most rigid code of immorality in the world.
I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn't want to give up power.
I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn't want to give up power.
Many bad policies are simply good policies taken too far.
Many bad policies are simply good policies taken too far.
