Thanksgiving and Capitalism
Here is a little known story about William Bradford, leader of the Pilgrims, and Capitalism. Please enjoy and be thankful for all of God’s blessings.
http://www.latimes.com/features/kids/readingroom/la-et-story23-2008nov23,0,7094177.story
..."At last the Pilgrims began to prosper. Governor William Bradford wrote in his book 'Of Plimoth Plantation,' 'This had very good success, for it made all hands industrious, so as much more corn was planted than otherwise would have been.' "
"Shoot! If you can keep everything you make, of course you're going to work harder. Everybody knows that."
Grandpa answered, "The first seed had been planted for the American Revolution. People were free to practice their religions as they saw fit and were free to keep the fruits of their labor. This had never happened before in the history of mankind. In the words of William Bradford, 'As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many, yea in some sort to our whole nation.' "...
