If, from the more wretched parts of
the old world, we look at those which are in an advanced stage of improvement,
we still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner
and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is
continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenue and taxation. It
watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without
tribute."
--Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791
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