Arrangements Quote by Ralph Raico
![“What is the free market? Well, the free market, [we're told] is really a terrible, inhuman kind of arrangement, because it treats people like commodities. But how does the government treat people? Like garbage-worse than garbage. Not like commodities, but like nothing. We libertarians understand…” quote by Ralph Raico](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a80/ralph-raico-39769_arrangements_what-is-the-free-market-well-the-free-ma_3135854.jpg)
“What is the free market? Well, the free market, [we're told] is really a terrible, inhuman kind of arrangement, because it treats people like commodities. But how does the government treat people? Like garbage-worse than garbage. Not like commodities, but like nothing. We libertarians understand that we are not humane, we are not compassionate. It's the leftists and the liberals, they're the ones who are human and compassionate, but you'd better not get in their way.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Free Market and Government” by Ralph Raico, 1990
Free markets dehumanize people; governments can be even worse.
In simple terms: Both systems treat people poorly, but differently.
Key Takeaway
Critique both economic and political structures.
Themes
politics
economics
humanity
government
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Libertarian critique
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can any system truly respect human dignity?
- What alternatives address these failures?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex socio‑economic dynamics.
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