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Good news, comrades! This year the Ministry of Toothbrushes will not only meet its production quota, but exceed it! And what’s more, the technocrats have devised the one and only toothbrush that you will ever need (or be allowed to purchase)! . . . But some are questioning whether government is needed to produce toothbrushes at all. Let’s nip that heresy in the bud, shall we? . . .
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Wonderful job by the Ministry of Toothbrushes! I always said you you had it in you, toothbrushwise.
On a more serious note, I recall reading some years back that in ancient China, (10,000 years ago?) the Empire regulated the tuning of musical instruments. The understanding was that music is a powerful influence on society, so tunings were carefully managed in order to maintain harmony not only on earth, but also between earth and heaven. Tunings changed with the seasons of course, and tuner police checked up on musicians throughout the realm. Penalties for non compliance were not mentioned.
Sorry to say I long ago lost track of that original article, or book, or whatever it was.
I do not immediately discount these ideas. I too think that music is a powerful influence. I’d love to run some Bach or Tchaikovsky by the ancient Music Police. Not to mention, say, some fusion jazz, rock n roll, and a bit of death metal. I’d love to get their feedback.
The only legitimate purpose for government is to supply other governments with weapons of war so that they can slaughter innocent civilians.
Right Walter Block?