"No They Can't" Essay Contest

John Stossel of TV wrote a book by the above title.  In the book, he writes that free people and free markets do a better job of solving problems than government.  Do you think he's right?  Why or why not?  You must write a 500-1000 word essay on this topic.  You must also illustrate your position..." using a recent example of a problem private individuals solved where an attempted government solution failed OR a problem government solved where private individuals' attempts had failed.  You must include at least one reference to John Stossel's "No They Can't" book or TV special.  Go to http://stosselintheclassroom.org/freedvd/.  Deadline:  February 13, 2013!