Large appropriations and oppressive taxes are the natural consequences of such a connection, since they increase the profits of those who are allowed to use the public funds, and make it their interest that money should be accumulated and expenditures multiplied.
He warns that large appropriations and heavy taxes result from the connection between government and banks, benefiting a few at the public's expense.
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