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I think a major reason why intellectuals tend to move towards collectivism is that the collectivist answer is a simple one. if there's something wrong, pass a law and do something about it.
-Milton Friedman
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I Think A Major Reason Why Intellectuals

Milton Friedman
I think a major reason why intellectuals tend to move towards collectivism is that the collectivist answer is a simple one. if there's something wrong, pass a law and do something about it.
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