[TheOracle]

I don't see the problem with what George Will said. Of course capitalism is a government program. Wouldn't Ayn Rand be the first person to agree with this? There has to be a legal framework within which I am allowed to operate my business without inappropriate interference from others. If others stray outside the framework in an attempt to harm my business, the legal system allows me to seek protection and restitution. The fact that government officials can be the ones I need protection from doesn't change this. The legal framework is absolutely essential for capitalism. And it is government that enforces the legal framework. The alternative is anarchy.

[B4Ranch]

"that capitalism is a government program" controlled by taxes.

[tonyinv]

Would you say that without government, you could not have capitalism?