Friedman, a person who grew up wanting to change the status quo and think differently, took inspiration from many past economists such as Keynes, and challenged them. In particular, Friedman's views on the free market system and the choices we have today. Friedman was a strong advocate of draft-busting, government regulation of markets, the health care industry, and education; the list goes on and on with what Milton Friedman thought was wrong for the United States and many other countries. Although Friedman was a pioneer in opening up and showcasing the free market to those who were willing to listen, many did not fully understand the impact that failure to transition to a free market can have on a global level..