Most Influenced by...

I have mentioned the French economist/philosopher/journalist Frédéric Bastiat in many of my previous posts and have concluded that his ideas and writings have directly affected my present day beliefs more so than any other individual. To this end I recognize him with the distinction of being the first person on my list of "Most Influenced by...". It is also with great pleasure that I unofficially declare Frédéric Bastiat the greatest Frenchman to have ever lived.