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Steve Forbes

There is something fundamentally unfair about a government that takes away so much of people's money, power, and personal control while telling them that life will be better as a result.

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Steve Forbes is criticizing a government that collects a large portion of individuals' income and limits their freedom, yet promises improvements in their lives. He suggests this approach is unjust because it demands significant sacrifices without guaranteeing the benefits it claims.

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