Yesterday morning we lost a great champion for limited
and affordable government, equality in the eyes of the law,
and our way of life as Americans; he was a fantastic econ-
omist, a fine wit, and was a happy warrior for all he held
dear. Walter E. Williams, aged 84, passed away peacefully
after battling emphysema for some time.
A black conservatarian (a conservative with an even bigger
bent for a lesser government presence in our lives), Dr.
Williams set many white liberals' teeth on edge with his
straight-to-the-heart-of-the-matter criticisms of liberal
ideas and policies concerning topics from taxes to
affirmative action to identity politics to... so many topics
I haven't the time nor the space to list them here. Your
favorite Peasant enjoyed his appearances on many
political talk shows over the years, as well as his articles
which were published in many political periodicals.
He often worked with and appeared with close friend,
ally, and fellow black conservatarian Dr. Thomas Sowell
on many of these shows. Both of these gentlemen make
your grateful Peasant proud to be a conservatarian myself!
Thank you, Dr. Williams, for your books and articles, your
lectures, your debates, your warmth and your wonderful wit.
Rest well. R.I.P.
MEM
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