You always have the freedom to say no. If they press harder, then you are under duress. contract or not.
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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