IN FORBES, HENRY MANNE is worried about the prospects for freedom. “We can anticipate a new reign of mercantilism, as the protectionists among us wield this strong new weapon against globalization and open markets. And all of this is true in large degree regardless of who wins the forthcoming election.”

What do I think? There is no fate. But there’s too much doomsaying nowadays, and not enough action against the predicted dooms. And even Manne ends on a hopeful note.