Oh ffs, dont bombard me with this shit. Yes, I agree its very appealing to think the government only has power over you if you agree to it. But the SC line of thought is that you are being tricked into agreeing to something you wouldn't otherwise agree to. Thats not how basic contract law works.
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You always have the freedom to say no. If they press harder, then you are under duress. contract or not.
Regardless, this is not a legitimate answer to my question
I disagree. It is the only answer to your question.
However, due to your request, I will stop comment on your note.
My question is what has the government decided to regulate in this regard and require special licenses, registrations, documentation and reporting
Whoaah whooa, I AM NOT A sOvErEiGn CiTizEn!! Don't you ever assume that ever again!
Never put words into my writing in which have have not written. Let's be very clear here.
I am an Anarchist. Full Stop. I harm none and I have final interpretation rights to words I write.
Now please, I wish not to be involved in this thread any further.
Your nym confused me, for that I apologize