From 1958, Leonard Read's delightful story, "I, Pencil," has become a classic, and deservedly so. Basic credo: the idea that human freedom requires private property, free competition, and severely limited government.

"I, Pencil: My Family Tree as told to Leonard E. Read"

In my opinion, every Citizen, every High School Senior and College/University student should be reading this and spend a few days discussing. It would be to our societies benefit. 

READ IT HERE:  http://www.econlib.org/library/Essays/rdPncl1.html