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Authoritarianism Quote by Leonard Read

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“The libertarian can have no truck with 'left' or 'right' because he regrets any form of authoritarianism - the use of police force to control the creative life of man.”

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In market terms, one is entitled to what others will offer in willing exchange. That is all!

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