May 01, 2001

Anti-capitalistic feelings can't simply be

Anti-capitalistic feelings can't simply be swept under the rug. Today's protests world-wide demonstrate that many people think global capitalism is a threat. It isn't a threat, but with huge, complicated trade agreements like NAFTA and the WTO, many will find loopholes and exceptions that benefit some while harming others.

Advocates of free markets and limited government must engage and counter the radical Leftist and anarchist collectivists who would love to see more "democratic" control over the means of production. It's no coincidence that these protests took place on May Day, an important Communist holiday. Pro-capitalist advocates (like myself) must make the case that capitalism is what allows millions of people to live more comfortable and productive lives. Capitalism is also the best chance for those gripped in dire poverty to rise out of their morass.

"May Day Protesters Clash with Police" [via Drudge]