“Federal aid is a bribe to state and local governments to surrender their autonomy.”

About James Bovard

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James Bovard is a prominent American libertarian author and lecturer known for his sharp critiques of government power and bureaucracy. He has authored numerous books, including 'Lost Rights: The Destruction of American...

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