Chapter 19 - Chapter 20 Summary and Analysis

In Chapter 19, Rand points out it is not just the federal government that is at fault for these atrocities. He tells the story of John Moody, who founded a buying club in 2004, in order to allow consumers to obtain raw milk and other fresh, non processed produce. Again, the idea in this case is to sell "shares" in the animals and plants, thereby preventing interference from the US government, as the merchandise is deemed already owned by the shareholder. In 2007, the buying club was issued a cease and desist order by the Louisville Department of Public Health and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Members of the club voluntarily continued business, citing the Kentucky constitution as protecting their rights. As a result of public pressure, the case was dropped. Rand notes Moody hailed Rand and his...