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From ancient times to the present, politicians, bureaucrats, and interest groups have gained resources and control over the public by playing to people’s fears of various “crises” and by offering “solutions” that often only make problems worse.
In this hilarious and insightful examination of Adam Smith’s work, P.J. shows us why this seminal book on economic liberty is so relevant today and why it has been so revolutionary.
Ivan Eland discusses the weaknesses of the Department of Homeland Security’s terror-alert system and the effects of airport screenings in an interview with CNN.
