The World Celebrates Capitalism!
The World Celebrates Capitalism!
From Colorado Springs To Caracas - From Anchorage To Alaska - We're Cheering Human Creativity!
AUCKLAND---November 27, 2002--- This Sunday,
December 1, 2002, is
"Capitalism Day" and a group of
Aucklanders will gather for the "Walk
to Celebrate
Capitalism". From Stockholm to Seattle, from New York
to
Nairobi, in over 100 cities in 30 countries,
enthusiastic individuals
will salute the mighty
contribution of Capitalism to worldwide freedom
and
prosperity.
Founded by colorful Australian internet radio
host and street
performer, Prodos, the Celebrate
Capitalism (tm) Campaign is a
growing, global, grassroots
effort to present the reality of
capitalism as a
positive, happy and exciting phenomenon.
Drawing on
thinkers of the calibre of Thomas Jefferson, John Locke
and
Ayn Rand, Prodos explains: "Capitalism is about
freedom and human
creativity. The chance to pursue my
dreams, and live my life my way.
Do I want to get rich?
Or travel? Or write a novel? Or run a charity?
Only
Capitalism allows me to live creatively, and to profit
myself and
my fellow humans through voluntary, mutually
beneficial
relationships."
In Auckland the walk begins
around noon at the Harbour end of
Halsey Street opposite
the Alinghi Challenge Base. We will proceed
past the
Americas Cup syndicates to the Americas Cup Village.
Along
the way we will stop at various sites symbolic of
Capitalism and
liberty where we will place the Campaign's
official "double blue
ribbon" to show our support. The
Walk will end at the Immigrant Pub
where we will enjoy a
well earned drink. At this time we will present
the
Capitalism Award (tm), created to honor the individual
whose
"actions most gloriously embody the spirit and
principles of
capitalism."
Local Coordinator, Andrew
Bates, says "The Walk to Celebrate
Capitalism is a means
for us to thank the productive people of the
world - the
entrepreneurs, artists, inventors, teachers, scientists
-
and all the men and women with the courage to think for
themselves.
Join us!"