Archive for October 29th, 2007
Why We Thank Soldiers
Monday, October 29th, 2007Living in a state with a large agricultural community, I often see bumper stickers with slogans such as, “If You Ate Today, Thank a Farmer.” John Palmer over at EclectEcon captures why the economist in me is so repulsed by these messages. He eloquently writes: “Why should I thank people who, acting to maximize their […]