Democracy extends the sphere of individual freedom, socialism restricts it. Democracy attaches all possible value to each man; socialism makes each man a mere agent, a mere number. Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word: equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude. (Alexis de Tocqueville)
Today, in the world we cobbled together after World War 2, we’re watching the passing of what’s been called “The Greatest Generation”. That generation is composed of people who were the children of pioneers and innovators fully into the development of a maturing nation. These people of this generation inherited a common perspective devoted to understanding and being committed to the hard work that endeavor required.
