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Re:Puerto Rico files for biggest ever U.S. local government ... by vkou on Wednesday May 03, 2017 @04:44PM (#14259885)
> Another example from the book: Madagascar. The French invaded, and took out their Queen. Then imposed taxes on the population as to get back the money they invested in the invasion/war. wtf

We currently charge imprisoned people for room and board for their jail stays.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34705968

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