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"I started with nothing"

Nonsense! You could not start a small business without all the things our state and nation provide. An educated work force, police protection, contract law in the courts, commerce and lending infrastructure.

You started with all of those things, and they were built by the hard work and taxes of the small and large businesses before you.

I'm glad you have the hunger to want more and more, that is the passion and energy that continue to build our economy. But do not fool yourself, you owe those taxes because without them you really would start and end with nothing!

posted 2 years, 7 months ago
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