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“The War on Drugs employs millions - politicians, bureaucrats, policemen, and now the military - that probably couldn't find a place for their dubious talents in a free market, unless they were to sell pencils from a tin cup on street corners.”

Quote by L. Neil Smith

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L. Neil Smith is an American author known for his science fiction novels and his libertarian political views. His works often explore themes of individual freedom, private property rights, and dystopian scenarios. more

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