Everyone should be concerned about Internet anarchy in which anybody can pretend to be anybody else, unless something is done to stop it. If hoaxes like this go unchecked, who can believe anything they see on the Internet? What good would the Internet be then? If the people who control Internet web sites do not do anything, is that not an open invitation for government to step in? And does anybody want politicians to control what can go on the Internet?
Thomas SowellThe desire to order other people around and make them conform to one own's vision takes many forms.
Thomas SowellIt is amazing how many people seem to think that the government exists to turn their prejudices into law.
Thomas SowellThe freedom of America is the freedom to live your own life and take your own chances.
Thomas SowellItโs amazing how much panic one honest man can spread among a multitude of hypocrites.
Thomas SowellSellers in general maintain the quality of their products and services for fear of losing customers otherwise. But, when price controls create a situation where the amount demanded is greater than the amount supplied - a shortage - fear of losing customers is no longer as strong an incentive. For example, landlords typically reduce painting and repairs when there is rent control, because there is no need to fear vacancies when there are more tenants looking for apartments than there are apartments available.
Thomas Sowell