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What does it mean?
Liberty supports organization but opposes monopolistic or coercive groups.
In plain terms
You can organize people, but do not force them or let one group dominate.
What can you take from it?
Oppose monopoly, not organization.

Where it applies

  • business regulation
  • union debates
  • political liberty

Putting it to work

  • promote open markets
  • support voluntary association
  • oppose censorship

Questions to consider

  • When is regulation too coercive?
  • Can private organizations be monopolistic?

Another view

Some monopolies are natural and efficient.

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