To say that "nothing will ever be the same again" is just pessimistic and unnecessary. We actually can return to the prosperity of the past, by replacing debt and austerity with freedom and independence.
In honestly considering such solutions, one would have to conclude that, without a central federal government and all of government's intrusions, no one would be able to monopolize territorial jurisdictions, monetary functions or the defense of others. There would be freedom, prosperity, and yes, much more security, and with a further assurance of stability for future generations.
-Scott Lazarowitz
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