Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations, 1776:
The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
In a choice between the economics of Adam Smith or Ayn Rand, I choose the former seven days a week and twice on Sunday.
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