While writing this book, I often asked myself, “Why write this at all? Will I come up with such an unusual view that someone with a socialist bent will, after reading it, suddenly exclaim, ‘Oh! Now I concur’?” Hardly! Writing may not gain advocates, but it does help to codify one’s own thoughts and beliefs.

I have often wondered why those with strong opinions about social affairs are always attracted toward one of two opposing poles. There are those inclined to liberty—freedom of the individual to live his or her life in any peaceful way. And there are those who are inclined to mastery—permitting others to live their lives only as another sees fit.

– Louis E. Carabini

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