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		aaronem on Jan 29, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: California regulator seeks to shut down 'learn to ... > Can you imagine a corporation with unlimited power that is free to do anything it pleases? Quite easily! It is called a "government".

jamra on Jan 30, 2014 [–]

The government has elected representatives. It's not totalitarian.

In a state with zero government regulation, you have just as terrible atrocities.

aaronem on Jan 30, 2014 | [–]

Some governments have elected representatives; while lately very much in fashion, this is by no means a requirement.

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