1.  Premise is defined as:  an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based (from dictionary.cambridge.org)
What is the premise of Mr. Stossel's commentary?

2.  On what does Mr. Stossel base this belief?

3.  Is John Stossel's premise new to you?  Explain your answer. 

4.  The health and preservation of free societies requires that students and citizens understand the underlying principles and institutions that distinguish free societies from those which are not free.  The underlying principles and institutions of capitalism include individual rights, private property, contracts, voluntary associations, entrepreneurship, the rule of law, limited government, and free trade.
CHALLENGE: 
-Read about capitalism at The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism here.  Then consider reading one of the books in the "Bibliography" section under "Classic Works on Capitalism."  List is here.