When under the pretext of fraternity, the legal code imposes mutual sacrifices on the citizens, human nature is not thereby abrogated. Everyone will then direct his efforts toward contributing little to, and taking much from, the common fund of sacrifices. Now, is it the most unfortunate who gains from this struggle? Certainly not, but rather the most influential and calculating.
– Frédéric Bastiat
I love Bastiat: Thanks for posting that, I think I’ll borrow it.
In return, I’ll give you one of the Secrets of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
More Bastiat, please!
Sam