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According to Milton Friedman, the United States almost went the way of many other countries at the end of a revolution, toward a military-controlled government. Fortunately, George Washington chose otherwise. In this lecture from a 1987 California Libertarian Party conference, Friedman discusses whether the United States is still a free society compared to other parts of the world and how often individuals underestimate the fragility of freedom.
Watch the entire video at the link below.
According to Milton Friedman, the United States almost went the way of many other countries at the end of a revolution, toward a military-controlled government. Fortunately, George Washington chose otherwise. In this lecture from a 1987 California Libertarian Party conference, Friedman discusses whether the United States is still a free society compared to other parts of the world and how often individuals underestimate the fragility of freedom.
Watch the entire video at the link below.







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