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And you know where the U.S gets those gobs of cash to throw at building new technology? The markets of course! Governments need a marketplace, the marketplace doesn't need the government. The internet is largely unregulated, but we use creative solutions to overcome barriers, and this should be a model for other industries as well. A market solution is always better than a government solution, because with the first you can always opt out.

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The richest man in Rome once said that you can't consider yourself truly rich unless you can afford your own private army. ;) Even more interesting is the fact that Crassus acquired his wealth by (1) declaring rich people enemies of the state and seizing their assets and (2) purchasing houses that were burning down and then putting out the fire with his own men. Unless you're an anarcho-capitalist, you'll certainly recognize that a representative government is necessary to put a stop to such behaviors.

the marketplace doesn't need the government

This is also stupid on its face. The market needs the government if only to ensure that bad actors don't corrupt it.

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