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Choices Quote by Milton Friedman

“I'd like to promote lots of things. I'd like to promote elimination of drug prohibition. I'd like to promote parental choice in education through vouchers. Those are two things I think are very urgent and important. They're both more important than the harm which Social Security will do.” quote by Milton Friedman
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“I'd like to promote lots of things. I'd like to promote elimination of drug prohibition. I'd like to promote parental choice in education through vouchers. Those are two things I think are very urgent and important. They're both more important than the harm which Social Security will do.”

Milton Friedman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Freedom Forum, 1995

Advocates drug de‑criminalization and school vouchers as urgent reforms, outweighing Social Security concerns.

In simple terms: Promote drug freedom and school choice now.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize liberty reforms.

Themes

policy freedom education drug law

Mood

urgent analytical

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • legislative advocacy
  • community organizing
  • public debate

Key Concepts

economics public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you build coalition support for these reforms?
  • What evidence convinces skeptics?
A Different Perspective

Implementation faces political resistance and public skepticism.

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