![]() The Rose and Milton Friedman Foundation for school vouchers came about at Rose's initiative. ![]() Rose, who died Wednesday at the age of 98, was also an economist and no less radical than her husband in her support for free-market solutions and stressing of the importance of individual responsibility. As an intellectual powerhouse of two, however, they shared the same basic worldview. Rose's opinion was Milton's ultimate test. Milton listened carefully to her sometimes contrary views and, in fact, eagerly sought them. Throughout the nearly 70 years of their marriage (I knew them over the last 25 years ), one would not have a serious discussion with Milton unless Rose, too, was present, ready to support or contradict his arguments. ![]() ![]() Indeed, while Milton was the smartest and quickest debater one could hope to meet, Rose was not impressed. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |