COLUMN Is Any Government Agency Efficient? By MIKE ZAGATA • View From West Davenport When Bernie Sanders starts a sentence by saying “The truth on this matter is,” it’s time to reach for your wallet to see if it’s still there. He’s not alone in that regard, as there are lots of candidates trying to sell us on the virtues of socialism. To learn how socialism has affected you, read the last three paragraphs. The major differences between socialism and capitalism can be defined by the role of the government. In general, capitalism affords economic freedom, consumer choice and economic…
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