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“The only reason for a government service is precisely to provide financial support for an operation that is otherwise unsustainable, or else there would be no point in the government's involvement at all.”

Quote by Llewellyn Rockwell

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Llewellyn Rockwell

Llewellyn Rockwell, born on July 1, 1944, is a renowned author known for his work in the fields of libertarianism and classical liberalism, which has had a profound impact on contemporary politics and society. more

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