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Article #620340Re: Bitcoin confusion?
From: Dan Espen
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:18
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:18
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Huge <Huge@nowhere.much.invalid> writes: > On 2018-02-09, Peter Flass <peter...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> Dan Espen <dan1...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Peter Flass <peter...@yahoo.com> writes: >>> >>>> Gareth's Downstairs Computer >>>> <headstone255.but.n...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>>>> On 08/02/2018 11:12, Ahem A Rivet's Shot wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Now possibly taxes might in some way not be a debt, but they look >>>>>> like one to me. >>>>> >>>>> Taxation is a protection racket promoted by those who ride >>>>> its gravy train. >>>> >>>> Taxation is a way of funding common services that benefit "all". (FSVO >>>> "all") >>> >>> Hey, it's simple civics but I see you have at least 2 cynical replies >>> so far. >>> >> >> That is supposed to be the theory. I agree that a lot is skimmed off, and a >> lot more goes to pay for stuff I may not agree with, but without taxes to >> pay for roads, bridges, etc. we'd be in a real mess. > > Interesting example, given that it is entirely possible to operate toll > roads and bridges, and even the State does that. > > A much better example would be defence. How would taking down fences help??? (Yes, I know, Britisher.) Another good example, taking care of old people, disabled, that are not able to take care of themselves. The US roads that go interstate are part of the federal system, as they should be. -- Dan Espen
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