The Pencil is Mightier than the Sword
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Type of Content: Video From Free to Choose. Milton relates the tale of the pencil in one of the most succinct descriptions of the market and its connection to peace and freedom ever made. The story of the pencil, I believe, originates with Leonard Reed. Enjoy the incomparable Milton at his best. Read »
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Leonard E. Read... This is such a great story. It was a pleasure to see it again. here is the written version.
Worth printing and handing out.
I, Pencil
http://www.econlib.org/library/Essays/rdPncl1.html
Can you imagine a pencil created entirely by a command economy? It would weight about 3 lbs, have erasers on both ends, take years to manufacture, and cost in excess of a thousand bucks.
I'm told that Soviet Bloc pencils at least through the late 1970s typically did not have erasers.
David
If ever a time should come when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin. (Samuel Adams)
and have a three hundred page manual
aside from the argument itself, it's its simplicity that adds to its appeal. i also think that the same applies to what has contributed to Ron Paul's massive following, the fact that RP was able to simplify seemingly complicated issues into just a few sentences backed by a handful of infallible guide lining principles.
given a strong foundation, complicated issues can be easily explained without finding yourself trying to defend a hypocritical argument.
awesome clip neilbaxter4!