Speaking Out Tyranny of the minority at Brandon University
A reader decries debates over university coats of arms and gender neutrality, arguing one complainant can drive costly, culture shaping changes. The letter cites a Winnipeg and Neepawa context, urges restraint, and warns of disruption from petition fueled activism.
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University of Winnipeg
Neepawa
Brandon University
Lessons from the dismal science and economic reform
Peter Holle recalls Julian Simon and Mancur Olson as advocates for competitive markets. Simon argued human ingenuity can overcome limits, Olson warned that concentrated benefits fuel monopolies and costly distortions. He urges shifts from central planning to open markets to boost prosperity. Frontier Centre president Holle writes from Winnipeg.
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Julian Simon
Simon Pooh
Mancur ‘Olson
Canada
Soviet Bloc
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Ken Waddell
Simon
Olson
Peter Holle
The
Frontier Centre