I’m a fan of capitalism. It rewards people who create new things, encourages hard work, and allows people to realize their potential. I just read a memoir about a woman who married a Frenchman and moved to France. She encouraged her husband to grow his business, and she bestowed upon him her American optimism. His parents were unhappy when he rose to the top of his field. Being equal is a cultural and political imperative in France. It was embarrassing to his parents that he had succeeded in such a way. France is very busy perfecting the art of the three-hour lunch break, debating ...