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Old 06-11-2007
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Re: Fair Tax?

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Originally Posted by liberty1776 View Post
I like this scenario only if gov't allowed other companies to compete in the services you mention.

I would much rather have private enterprise provide these important services to me than gov't. And I have no problem with not reveiving any of the gov't benefits that taxpayers recieve.

So, if you are trying to make me out to be some sort of hypocrite, or a mooch, you have failed.
Are you going to hire a private fire department, a private police department, a private army?
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