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How can civilization persist in letting one person or a group of persons, by secret inherent power, determine what goods shall be made--whether bread or champagne, overcoats or silk socks?
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Du Bois questions the legitimacy of allowing a few individuals to dictate the production of essential goods.
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