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“The nannyism is partly to distract from the corruption — and partly just another opportunity to leverage it. A good general rule is that the more a government wants to run its citizens’ lives, the worse job it will do at the most basic tasks of government.”

Quote by Glenn Reynolds

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Glenn Reynolds
Glenn Reynolds

Glenn Reynolds, born on August 27, 1960, is an American law professor known for his extensive research and teaching experience in the fields of intellectual property, constitutional law, and internet law. He has held teaching positions at several renowned law schools and has authored numerous academic works on law and technology. more

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