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- WyLiberty Goes to the Movies !
June 13, 2013, 6:00 pm
Join WyLiberty as we watch the film "2081." The film is the 2010 adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's short story, "Harrison Bergeron."
We will begin the evening with a short introduction of the film by our resident film and literature critic Bruce Walker, followed by the film with a running time of 25 minutes. After the film we encourage everyone to stay and discuss what they took away from the film.
Popcorn and soda will be provided
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Is Decline Inevitable?
If we look at the economic system in countries around the world where millions of people have risen out of poverty, the ingredient we see over and over again is a high level of economic freedom. This is why the most recent Economic Freedom of the World report should be of great concern to people in the United States. Continue reading
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