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JOHN LINDER: Whatever you choose to do, it is your money. You made it, and you spend it, and you can spend it anonymously without…

On the recordSeptember 23, 2004
Whatever you choose to do, it is your money. You made it, and you spend it, and you can spend it anonymously without having to go to the government.
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JOHN LINDER
Georgia

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Discussing personal financial autonomy and government involvement.

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