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“Our expensive welfare state is fueled by the destructive notion that 'greed' is when you want to keep your own money but 'compassion' is when you want to take somebody else's.”

Quote by Lawrence Reed

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Lawrence Reed
Lawrence Reed

Limited information is available about Lawrence Reed, who was born on September 29, 1953, and whose profession is unknown. more

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