Milton Friedman does a smack down of Michael Moore? - Granite Grok

Milton Friedman does a smack down of Michael Moore?

Did not have a lot of time for blogging last week, so I have a few bookmarks that I’m going through right no a w.  I watched this video and Friedman comes to the right conclusion: is the young man arguing about an absolute principle (the saving of a life) or simply some amount of money spent by a corporation?

It doesn’t help the young man’s argument when he proudly proclaims that he is a supporter of abortion and that not all life is sacred – yet that’s what’s he’s arguing because a large corporation is involved.

Friedman is right about which principle the young man is attacking:

  • it is ALL about the right of consumers to make their own decisions about risks to be taken. 
  • Govt should provide courts for redress. 

This is the essence of Free Markets and a proper role of government.

Sure – it is of a vintage that Michael Moore – and if you follow the link, there is a discussion concerning this – could have been the young fool subjecting himself to a real schooling.  Be that as it may, be it Moore or not, the video stands on its own.

(H/T: Big Government)

>