Spencer Heath Archive

Item 991

Early fall 1939?

Original -> 990

Are the social and economic evils of today due (a) to the insufficient production of wealth or (b) to the improper distribution of it under the capitalistic system? Recorded vote unanimous for (b). All wrong.

Production is insufficient.

Distribution by the processes of business (voluntary contract and exchange) is democratic (non-coercive) and ideal.

Distribution by government (by taxation) is by compulsions, coercions and seizures. This is undemocratic and destructive. This is what makes production insufficient.