[Hoot Gibson]

Adam Smith himself (The Wealth of Nations) did not believe in this purist view that you have of "free markets." Fair Scales capitalism is not socialism. What is obvious to you, Hoot, obviously, is what serves the purpose best of reinforcing the way you see the world... that gets clearer with every word you type.

Anybody who seeks to control the free market, whether it is a corporation exploiting monopolies or politicians like Obama seizing ownership of private companies, is not a true capitalist. People need to be protected against unfair trade practices but we also need to be protected from those who would like to place the yoke of socialism on our shoulders.