On this day in 1887 Frank Chodorov was born. Chodorov already had had a long career as a publicist for freedom and individualism when, at age 68, he became the editor of The Freeman in 1955 after it was purchased by FEE's founder, Leonard E. Read. He left behind hundreds of inspirational articles and lectures, full of wisdom and wit. For example, from 1950: How to get rid of the communists in government? Easy. Just abolish their jobs.
Peace is the business of society. Society is a cooperative effort, springing spontaneously from man's urge to improve on his circumstances. It is voluntary, completely free of force. It comes because man has learned that the task of life is easier of accomplishment through the exchange of goods, services, and ideas. The greater the volume and the fluidity of such exchanges, the richer and fuller the life of every member of society. That is the law of association; it is also the law of peace.
–Frank Chodorov, One Worldism, 1950
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“The Humanity of Trade” by Frank Chodorov