—What is the common name for restriction and prohibition?
—Protection.
—What is the definite effect of protection?
—To require from men harder labor for the same result.
—Why are men so attached to the protective system?
—Because, since liberty would accomplish the same result with less labor, this apparent diminution of labor frightens them.
—Why do you say apparent?
—Because all labor economized can be devoted to something else.
—What?
—That cannot and need not be determined.