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“Land taxes is the thing. They got so high that there is no chance to make anything. Not only land but all property tax. You see in the old days, why the only thing they knew how to tax was land, or a house. Well, that condition went along for quite awhile, so even today the whole country tries to run its revenue on taxes on land. They never ask if the land makes anything. "It's land ain't it? Well tax it then."”

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Will Rogers was a renowned American actor, humorist, writer, and aviator, born on November 4, 1879, and died on August 15, 1935. He gained widespread acclaim for his unique sense of humor and wisdom, becoming an important figure in American culture during the 20th century. more

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