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In almost all matters, the real question should be: why are we letting government handle this?

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Harry Browne
Age: 72 †
Born: 1933
Born: June 17
Died: 2006
Died: March 1
Financial Analyst
Peace Activist
Politician
Radio Personality
Writer
New York City
New York
Harry Edson Browne
Almost
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Libertarian
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Liberty

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Most politicians believe in just one thing - winning elections. They'll say anything to get in office and stay there.
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