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hoolstoptheheels

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Too simple Dan. The answer isn't "all govt" or "no govt".


It's in between, even though govt bureaucracy will always come with pitfalls. And some facets of life (like education, or HC of many get their way) prudently come with more govt control than others.

(In response to this post by HokieDan95)

Posted: 07/08/2019 at 1:39PM


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  Venezuela works as an example of that. -- hoolstoptheheels 07/08/2019 12:48PM
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