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The funny thing about this quote in context was that Ben Franklin was using it to argue for MORE state power, not less. Remember, Ben was the guy that would ste
by missedthecue 2mo ago
The funny thing about this quote in context was that Ben Franklin was using it to argue for MORE state power, not less. Remember, Ben was the guy that would steal private letters and publish them in his newspaper.
- rightbyte 2mo agoSpecifically, it was about the need to tax the rich and not grant them exemptions for favours like nobles.