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“Tax time approaches, and Americans are as always paying H & R Block billions to help them save some of their wealth from their ravenous government. Pitiful, in a way: it underlines the grim but unacknowledged fact that the government is their enemy and they have to hire protection from it. But don't we enjoy 'self-government'? Well, if we have it, I'd hardly say we enjoy it. True, we aren't being taxed by the monarch of Great Britain, but our American-born rulers claim far more of our wealth than the British monarchs ever did.”

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Joseph Sobran
Joseph Sobran

Joseph Sobran was an accomplished journalist known for his insightful analysis and critical thinking. His career spanned across various domains including politics, society, and culture, offering readers a unique perspective. Sobran's writing style was sharp and forceful, often challenging mainstream views and having a profound impact on public discourse. more

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