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Editorial
July 28, 1955
The Camas Hot Springs Exchange
Hot Springs, Camas, Sanders County, Montana
What is this article about?
Editorial by Howard E. Kershner warns against government intervention in economic affairs, arguing that coercion applied to others will inevitably spread to all, illustrated by a quote from George Bernard Shaw advocating compulsory industrial service.
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IT'S UP TO YOU
By Howard E. Kershner, L.H.D.
Many want government intervention in economic affairs as long, as others and not themselves are being taxed, regulated and forced to do certain things in certain ways. They do not seem to realize that if coercion is applied to some, it is likely to spread to all.
The point is well illustrated by the following sentence from George Bernard Shaw, a lifelong leader of the socialist movement in England. He wrote to the London Economist October 29, 1949:
"... continuous industrial service should be made as compulsory as military service ... thus abolishing absenteeism."
No group or groups can long apply coercive measures to others without themselves becoming its victims.
Those who advocate laws forcing others to behave in a certain way, will soon find similar laws oppressing themselves. He that exacts government force to control others shall not escape the oppression of the same force.
Christian Freedom Foundation, Inc.
New York 19. N. Y.
By Howard E. Kershner, L.H.D.
Many want government intervention in economic affairs as long, as others and not themselves are being taxed, regulated and forced to do certain things in certain ways. They do not seem to realize that if coercion is applied to some, it is likely to spread to all.
The point is well illustrated by the following sentence from George Bernard Shaw, a lifelong leader of the socialist movement in England. He wrote to the London Economist October 29, 1949:
"... continuous industrial service should be made as compulsory as military service ... thus abolishing absenteeism."
No group or groups can long apply coercive measures to others without themselves becoming its victims.
Those who advocate laws forcing others to behave in a certain way, will soon find similar laws oppressing themselves. He that exacts government force to control others shall not escape the oppression of the same force.
Christian Freedom Foundation, Inc.
New York 19. N. Y.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Government Intervention
Economic Coercion
Socialism
Compulsory Service
Freedom Foundation
What entities or persons were involved?
Howard E. Kershner
George Bernard Shaw
Christian Freedom Foundation
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Dangers Of Government Coercion In Economic Affairs
Stance / Tone
Strongly Against Government Intervention And Coercion
Key Figures
Howard E. Kershner
George Bernard Shaw
Christian Freedom Foundation
Key Arguments
Many Support Government Intervention If It Affects Others, Not Themselves
Coercion Applied To Some Will Spread To All
George Bernard Shaw Advocated Compulsory Industrial Service Like Military Service
No Group Can Apply Coercive Measures Without Becoming Victims Themselves
Advocates Of Laws Forcing Behavior On Others Will Face Similar Oppression