“One of the most pathetic — and dangerous — signs of our times is the growing number of individuals and groups who believe that no one can possibly disagree with them for any honest reason.”

So very, VERY sad — but true. Try speaking about rights, liberty and the laws of nature.

Why does Mr. Sowell have this disposition? Why can't individuals disagree with him?
I wish he wasn't so pathetic and dangerous.

Having listened to a few of Thomas Sowell's discourses and read many of his writings....would that those in government had half his intelligence and insight...let alone his honesty.
Sadly all but a precious few are in it for the money, so how do over half the "representatives" in congress become multi-millionaires on their supposed salaries? One might reason that "selling out America" is indeed lucrative? IE: many years ago during the 60's some of those in "government"  made some juicy deals with China, Mexico, Viet Nam (that was the one that really hit)...GM full of Mexican parts, others full of Chinese parts, cheap junk from China in Wal-Mart etc. Clothing from Korea.
It seems one of the few auto makers building new factories in America is Toyota...imagine that. Those we fought in WW2 are putting Americans to work in American factories.
America once upon a time was the industrial capitol of the world. Detroit, now little more than a slum, was the shining jewel of industry...

I have never read a word of Thomas Sowell that I did not agree with whole-heartedly.  The left can't stand him — he often reaches black people who make the shift from being a victim in life to taking hold of the reins.  Giddyap!