Yesterday, June 30, Thomas Sowell turned 75.
Normally I’d put a birthday listing in the "Current Events" category, but I decided to put this one in history because Sowell chose to celebrate his birthday by writing a column in which he reflects on the seventy-five years he’s been alive and all that’s happened in them.
They form one third of the time the United States has been around, and a lot has happened, both here and abroad.
His conclusion?
There is much to complain about today and to fear for the future of our children and our country. But despair? Not yet.
We have all come through too much for that.
NOTE: I make a conscious point of listening to my elders, and for a very simple reason: They know stuff that I don’t. I recommend the policy generally, and it’s a treat to have someone like Sowell reflect on the events of his life–so far!
Many happy returns, Dr. Sowell!
I left reading his story thinking, “No,you’re not done yet! Tell me more!” I really enjoyed that. Thanks for finding it for us.
Thomas Sowell is one of the best economists out there, unfortutnately, he is ignored because his solutions typically don’t involve big government.
I love his work though.
Seventy-five? I pray that I should be so vigorous at sixty!
I had no idea he was that old! I assumed he was around 50 or so. Good on him!!!
Mr. Sowell hits the nail on the head every time. Hope he keeps writing forever!!