Tempestade Cerebral

Ontem celebrou-se o "Thanksgiving" nos Estados Unidos da América. Em 1623 - na então colónia britânica - o primeiro dia de acção de graças foi, também, para agradecer o fim do "comunismo"! Artigo no Ludwig von Mises Institute (meu destaque):

"At Thanksgiving, Americans reflect on their blessings and hope for uplifting family gatherings of togetherness and unity, with the Pilgrims used as examples of peace, harmony, and thankfulness. However, while the Pilgrims' 1623 «way of thanksgiving» represents what we wish to infuse in Thanksgiving, Plymouth Colony before 1623 was closer to a Thanksgiving host's worst fears — resentments surface, harsh words are spoken, and people turn angry and unhappy with one another.

The Pilgrims' unhappiness was caused by their system of common property (not adopted, as often asserted, from their religious convictions, but required against their will by the colony's sponsors). The fruits of each person's efforts went to the community, and each received a share from the common wealth. This caused severe strains among the members"

Quando o fruto do nosso trabalho a nós pertence, maior será o esforço individual de produção e, consequentemente, mais haverá para doar à comunidade!!!

Nota: no Marginal Revolution, Alex Tabarrok também comenta a sociedade comunista pré-Thanksgiving.