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you aren't wrong but i do think an organization that large with that many customers and attention from many more should be able to make and sell useful products to the world. Simply forcing people to pay is a rather crude and unsophisticated approach. It takes a lot of men to cash in the proverbial protection money.

A simple example, we have periodic checks for bicycle lights. If yours doesn't work you get a fine. If you have plastic or cash it would be a good idea if the government employee would fix your light and/or sell you a new one. You are supposed to walk while holding your bike. Everyone does that until they are around the corner. They can fix car lights too, deliver food and drive for uber. etc



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