"If, from the more wretched parts of the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement, we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute."
- Thomas Paine, 1791.
Yes, wherever innovation and commerce is, there are a trail of governemnt bureaucrats behind to fee and tax them wherever possible. If we were them, we'd be more interested in getting into every corner and crevice of Birgette Marielle Kinn Rustad....
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