Join the Debate!
Login in to Post Your Comments
Editors' Note: this is a reprint of a classic Thomas Sowell column. Enjoy!
Every year about this time, big-government liberals stand up in front of college commencement crowds across the country and urge the graduates to do the noblest thing possible-- become big-government liberals.
That isn't how they phrase it, of course. Commencement speakers express great reverence for "public service," as distinguished from narrow private "greed." There is usually not the slightest sign of embarrassment at this self-serving celebration of the kinds of careers they have chosen-- over and above the careers of others who merely provide us with...
The Real Public Service
Is well worth reading. It's inspiring and informative, and full of laughs. Walton is not reluctant to make fun of himself, and he gives most of the credit for Walmart's success to the people who worked for him.
One of the most enjoyable books I've ever read.