Quote by Milton Friedman
Well first of all, tell me, is there some society you know of that

Well first of all, tell me, is there some society you know of that doesnt run on greed? You think Russia doesnt run on greed? You think China doesnt run on greed? What is greed? – Milton Friedman

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If even a small fraction of the money we now spend on trying to enforce drug prohibition were devoted to treatment and drug rehabilitation, in an atmosphere of compassion not punishment, the reduction in drug usage and in the harm done to users could be dramatic. – Milton Friedman

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I am favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever its possible. – Milton Friedman

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