Just over a century ago, William James suggested the need to discover a “moral equivalent to war.”  A reader, Chris, sent me an e-mail that stated: “In Afghanistan, there are TWO days a week that little to no fighting takes place: Market Day and Prayer Day. On Market Day, it not uncommon to see soldiers from opposing armies buying and selling goods right next to each other. Most do not even speak a common language, beyond the great unifying language of money, and the free market.” As I read Chris’ e-mail, my mind recalled that wonderful film Joyeaux Noel.  It … Continue reading The Market As An Alternative to War