10/12/2026
Freedom is Not Free
The service sector (tertiary sector) is the largest part of modern advanced economies, and in political science, its rise reshapes electoral politics, welfare states, class structures, and public policy.
A service is an intangible economic activity or helpful act performed by one party to benefit another, rather than the physical manufacture of a tangible commodity.
I am a business owner. Business ownership is the primary benefit of what is called capitalism. The term capitalism has become a polarizing concept in political discussions and beliefs.
This weekend I will join business associates in the celebration of Free Enterprise. Why? We feel that the visualization of why we do what we do is important for those who have difficulty in understanding the price of freedom.
I spent a week with an organization that exists to honor military veterans. The military is a necessary organization to insure the sovereignty of nations. Those who serve in the military are to be honored for their service. The decision to honor them is not negotiable, especially for a free society. Our Republican Democracy and the capitalist economy that it supports exists solely due to the commitment of those who serve to defend it.
For a week I spent time with a group dedicated to honor military veterans. The most dramatic part of the structure of this service for veterans, both living and deceased, was this fact. Those who assisted the veterans volunteered and paid for the privilege. They chose to serve or the effort would not have been possible.
Why does my business support the effort to honor the privilege to be a business owner? We are the guardians of Free Enterprise and the freedom that ensures its continuing success.