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From: "John de Rivaz" <>
References: <>
Subject: Re: economics
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:16:30 +0100

> As I keep trying to point out, "your" money is connected to the global
> economic situation.

OK, if someone not being in the employ and working on behalf of a government
were to comit extortion and spend the funds on something of their chosing
which benefits a complete stranger, that is just a transaction that is part
of the global economic situation. I don't think so!

> From: Julian Conrad <>
> Seems like the same considerations wouild apply to rent as well as
taxation.

The crucial difference is that the rent relates to the provision of
something that is directly bound to the transaction. The lessee enters into
the transaction specifically to pay for the use of something specific. If
the rent is too high he can choose not to enter into the transaction.

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