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“There can be no such thing as 'fairness in taxation.' Taxation is nothing but organized theft, and the concept of a 'fair tax' is therefore every bit as absurd as that of 'fair theft.'”

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Murray Rothbard
Murray Rothbard

Murray Rothbard was a renowned economist known for his profound understanding and advocacy of free-market economics. He had extensive research and contributions in the fields of economics, political philosophy, and history. more

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