Government costs us a lot. We all wonder at times whether it is worth it all. Of course, it is easy to overlook what we get back. We get a system of justice, police forces keeping the peace, military forces defending us, schools, roads, agencies trying to ensure safe products and work places. However, does every one of us want all of that? Do we want all of that provided by a monopoly? Is the price we pay fair?

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