Even though the US does not have a truly free market it is free enough to allow people more prosperity than an economy with less freedom.

What is frustrating is when people say they believe in free markets with their mouths but don't with their actions. When people think the government is corrupt and incompetent but expect that same institution to outsmart corporations. It's deeply flawed logic. And most of all, if we had a free market for money we would have many other problems solved. Not all, but many problems are made worse by fiat money.