Archive for Paul L. Poirot
The late Paul Poirot was the managing editor of The Freeman from its acquisition by FEE in 1956 until his retirement in 1987.
The Freedom to Move
This article is excerpted from a pamphlet originally published by FEE in 1951. Can we hope to explain the blessings of freedom to foreign people while we deny them the freedom to cross our boundaries? Freedom of movement underlies the concept of private property rights. A person has the right to exclusive possession and use [...]
1Jan1986 | and Oscar W. Cooley | 14 comments | ContinuedA Part of the Problem
Only the inimitable Victor Borge would have "an uncle who once invented a cure for which there is no known disease." But all of us can claim an "uncle" who is adept at formulating answers without knowing what the problem is; and "Uncle Sam’s" favorite answer is, "Subsidy!" In fairness to "Uncle," it may be [...]
1May1965 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Great Difference
Variety is much more than the spice of life. It also is the bread and butter of life, the meat and potatoes. A gray sameness is the hue of death, not life. This is common knowledge. Yet, many of us today are so preoccupied with the search for common causes, common interests, and common denominators [...]
1Jan1965 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Government IS in Business
If you, as a property owner, have occasion to negotiate with an electric company concerning a right-of-way across your lands for its transmission lines, you may want to take some lessons in bargaining from the nation’s largest landlord, the federal government. For many years, the government has exercised considerable control over the activities and operations [...]
1Sep1963 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedTwo Views of Mankind
When men claim independence, "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes…." So said certain Americans of 1776, reflecting such high regard for the dignity of individuals as to believe them both worthy and capable of freedom. Contrast that appraisal of man as a self-respecting and responsible being [...]
1Jun1962 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedThe High Cost of Coercion
Foreign cars, cameras, tools, steel, and other products are growing in favor with the American consumer. An Italian-based firm recently bought control of one of the oldest typewriter companies in the United States. A parallel trend is found in rising investment of American capital abroad. Concern about rising imports of goods and the flight of [...]
1Apr1960 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | Continued-
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