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Ownership Society
By Paul M. Weyrich
January 31, 2005
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The opponents of the Ownership Society continue to express their doubt in the character of those Americans who lack material affluence, implying in coded terms that they lack the intelligence and discipline to succeed. No doubt it will take a concerted educational effort to help those Americans unaccustomed to saving and investing to learn the principles of doing so and to help them learn how to apply those lessons in their lives. It is a challenge that, along with the government, social and fraternal organizations, churches and synagogues must meet. However, nothing encourages more success like initial success. When people see their neighbors prospering they will want to do so as well. The payoff of the Ownership Society will be a more conscientious and prosperous society that truly understands it has more to win if able to keep more of its earnings. Proponents of the Ownership Society know that the American character is strong enough to meet that challenge.
It's time the doubters are proved wrong.
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Paul M. Weyrich is Chairman and CEO of the Free Congress Foundation.
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