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Saturday May 18, 2013
Today in 1917, the United States Congress ordains the Selective Draft Act, or Selective Service act of 1917 which demands individuals become soldiers to fight World War I.

The common denominator in all government activity is the use of force: Government either forces you to do things, forces you not to do things, or forces you to pay for things. — Doug Newman


Topic: ‘Non-Essential’

1. Government Shutdown Theater

C4SS.org | If “essential” services were shut down, perhaps more people would re-evaluate just how essential those services are — or at least whether or not political government is the best institution to trust with their operation and maintenance.... - [More]

Posted: February 27, 2011 in Articles