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Show April 26, 1973 The UTAH Independent Page 9 i i The Paper That Dares To Take A Stand . l . - III Continued From Past 7 , the enhancement of the dignity and liberty of the individual and the building of a sound, stable, and peaceful society. Since the economic dimension has such a major influence in our lives, through our work, our living conditions, our families, and in our social and political lives, it is wise that we understand how free enterprise principles affect us as individuals. It should be noted that the founding fathers stated that there should be a separation of church and state, but nowhere in their statements or actions did they indicate a separation of God and siate. Under a system of free enterprise man may grow intellectually with freedom to seek out all truth, Motivated internally the individual si ts his own educational goals and ! objectives. He may, if he desires, increase his spiritual and religious dimensions by holding spiritual aiul religious values above thc material. The individual is free to enjoy all forms of art, music, drama, dance and literature, Esthetic values of his own choosing may be emphasized and developed with uplifting experiences. The for possiblity , emotional development and maturity attainable with the consequent reward of peace of mind and security, while the dignity and selfesteem of the individual are enhanced. Under a free enterprise system man is free to choose his own is physical enviornment, activities and friends. The sanctity of life and family ties may be cherished values. The individual and his family can be strengthened in an atmosphere of scared relations where life is precious and the sancitity of the home upheld. He also has the God given right to protect his life, his loved ones and coooocoooooooooooooooo 8 STORKo HALF-PRIC- E O O O O o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O property by force if need be. With economic freedom, reward for diligence and work ensues and the encouragement of creativity and inventiveness all contribute to a hight standard of living and individual satisfaction. 0 0 0 0 D 0 a 0 0 0 9A.M. TO 6:30 P.M. DAILY 0 a 0, stockholders while million, received $70 million in dividends, and $8S million retained by the company for investment. Stockholders, plus employees, received a total of $548 million or $196 million less tthan the $744 million paid to government. The Internal Revenue Service maintains that the one who receives the income from property is the de facto owner. Sincer government gets far more than employees and stockholders.' cned-isi- t not comct hat he government owns the Sun 0,1 Company? But who is 8vemment? Theoretically, 'c PPk caf.! lt ,ls - lefore gets the major iPu.,cPort,on of th be"efU from 5 Sun Company This is also true of ' not most of onr porations. Pera,Kms J w' shold " exterior authority higher than interior, that is to say recognized and to tax it more heavily the decisions of man in councils as industry in for, reality, we are taxing Continued On Page 12 ourselves and hampering our best CHOCOLATES J0110" producers. If we cripple American industry and have to return to the handicraft .age, we shall find ourselves working harder and living at far lower standards than This generation has ever known. BROCHURE fine candies 1959 So. 1 100 E. SANDERS COIN SHOP 432 - 25th Street Ogden, Utah 21Jday Top Prices Paid For Authenticated Coin Whites Metal Detectors Solo and Rented Investment Counseling By Appointment 295-340- 5 15 Telephone: Bus. (801) 392-066- 6 Res. 399-53- BRITISH ISLES 11 NygyiNWNWWN LISTEN TO BILL MORRISON 328-29- 77 approach being used to neutralize individuals in their fight for truth and freedom. Committee action is many times used as a deceptive and supressive device. It is a tool for public dictators whose goal is to acquire social, economic, and political dictatorial power over people. Division of responsibility by way of committee action is also a frequently used technique. The object is to degrade the importance of the individual and elevate the "the "committee and importance 'of group. The authoritarians can manipulate and control group action much easier than they can control individuals. This process huilds a hot house for deception, deceit, corruption and violation of individual rights. Leo Tolstoy made this point: From the day when the first members of councils placed BUY SILVER AND GOLD KIAT 1600 on the 0 This iiMiiiFWMiNiiMiWWiiNWifC p.m. Monday thru Friday 0 appropriate. CLOSED SUNDAY WILCOX LARRY 6 p.m. 3 Noon Saturday To Talk With them Call: Local or Toll Free. 9 a.m. not is G Kay Cummings LISTEN TO D and 487-103- 1 J D smallest self-inter- est SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CLINTON'S WHEAT SHOP O j The BEAUTIFUL WEDDING CANDIES CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. FABULOUS BUTTER ROASTED NUTS. PARTY CANDIES A Good Supply of vitamins & minerals Bountiful Exit of OIL minority on earth is the individual. Recently we raised the question Those who deny individual rights, owns the General Motors evn though they may claim this to as to who out that for be good for the individual or Corporation, pointing in dividends paid to every dollar pi ovide more benefits to the group; stockholders, $2.60 was paid out in yet. if they violate individual rights, taxes. those people cannot claim to be Now we raise the same question defenders of liberty. Free men are Sun Oil Company and, in not equal, equal men are not free about fact, the major industries of our and freedom is not free. We live in a world where the country. Sun paid to government in 1972 importance of the individual is income taxes, real estate taxes, being replaced by the committee, taxes and excise taxes on the grouup, the organization, and payroll sold, a total of $744 society in general. We are being products million. told that individual values are not Employees received a little more is selfish proper, that than half of that amount, or $393 the ultimate m jhte... Delicious Baked Goods Just Off Communism. . iOOOQOOOOQPO' Bountiful SUN . The consumer is treated with dignity and respect since he is king. But of even greater value is the freedom of the individual to develop his talents and skills, in directions he desires. When the individual is free to assemble and associate with people of his choice, his desires to b and accepted, approved be are more to likely appreciated fciliiilled under stable social relationships. The desire for civic responsibility and achievement is made possible under a limited government concept where men are free to engage in political activity. The political process emphasizes the importance of the individual when it allows freedom of expression. Patriotism and love of country bring forth loyalty, civic service and respect for its laws. I nder free enterprise a person may expand in his many dimensions and increase in integrity and moral st regnth by following sound moral and ethical values. Freedom allows an individual to be loyal to the many attributes associated with the many dimensions of man. For Americans to successfully meet their challenges of today it will be just as necessary for us to rely on God as it was for our founding fathers. If we are to survive as a great nation, we must return to the basic economic and political principles that have made America a great nation. The trend toward equality of mankind has resulted in a social outlook on property rights which has led to infringements upon these rights. 8 o o HALF-PRIC- E STORE g o o 60 NORTH MAIN g o LAYTON, UTAH o q 529 So. 500 West decline of property rights is' WHO OWNS thus directly associated with an COMPANY? increase in Socialism - and The Deluxe bus tour August 24 departure Personally escorted by Mr. & Mrs. Franklin J. Murdock For information . and brochure call 9 For information and brochure call or write MURDOCK TRAVEL 4 S. Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah (801) 521-78- Please send me your Bl" Brochure. Name Address City State 50 |