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Editorial
December 2, 1918
East Oregonian : E.O
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates a moderate approach to government ownership of utilities, rejecting both extreme opposition and socialist extremes, citing lessons from the war and reconstruction era.
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THE SANE MIDDLE GROUND
On the question of government ownership of utilities as with most other questions the sane middle ground is the best. The man unalterably opposed to government ownership has views that are obsolete and unsafe. On the other hand the man who would go to the opposite extreme is equally unwise. In some lines of business and industry government ownership is the only possible course if we are to have the results the country needs. The war has proven this. The reconstruction era will further emphasize the fact. The country cannot afford to take up with those who oppose every form of government development and ownership anymore than can it afford to go to the extremes advocated by the socialists.
On the question of government ownership of utilities as with most other questions the sane middle ground is the best. The man unalterably opposed to government ownership has views that are obsolete and unsafe. On the other hand the man who would go to the opposite extreme is equally unwise. In some lines of business and industry government ownership is the only possible course if we are to have the results the country needs. The war has proven this. The reconstruction era will further emphasize the fact. The country cannot afford to take up with those who oppose every form of government development and ownership anymore than can it afford to go to the extremes advocated by the socialists.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Government Ownership
Utilities
Middle Ground
Socialists
War Reconstruction
Economic Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
Socialists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Government Ownership Of Utilities
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Moderate Government Intervention
Key Figures
Socialists
Key Arguments
Sane Middle Ground Is Best On Government Ownership
Opposition To Government Ownership Is Obsolete And Unsafe
Extreme Advocacy For Government Ownership Is Unwise
Government Ownership Necessary In Some Industries For National Needs
War Has Proven Necessity Of Government Ownership
Reconstruction Era Will Emphasize This Fact
Country Cannot Afford Extreme Opposition To Government Development
Country Cannot Afford Socialist Extremes