17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
"Awwwww, C'Monnnn. Niiiice taxpayer. Staaaaay. *Don't* go anywhere. Pleeeeease?"
*** By and large I agree with you, the fears of TotalControl(tm) are largely unfounded. Abuses do exist. Always have. *** These unregulated virtual economies need to conduct trade with ActualPhysicalSpace. The interface is where the control will be exerted. If you can't safely convert your LibertE$ to physical goods their value will be quite low. Participation will be limited. Also, as the TaxAorta becomes occluded the TaxDoctors will have to devote more energy and use more drastic methods to keep the flow going. Mike