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Re:Buy, Borrow, Die – Explained by xorcist on Sunday September 01, 2024 @09:43AM (#41416917)
Even if that individual moved into the village knowing perfectly well that this is the rule in this village?

It is not unreasonable to me that you have to pitch in for common goods if you live in a village, and should you refuse to take part in this you might find yourself in a situation where you have to either move out of the village or forfeit your share.

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Re:Buy, Borrow, Die – Explained by valval on Monday September 02, 2024 @07:14AM (#41424401)
I don't think "you should just escape the oppression" is good advice per se. I think it's victim blaming, in today's terminology.
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Re:Buy, Borrow, Die – Explained by xorcist on Saturday September 07, 2024 @04:20AM (#41472394)
Flouting laws does not a victim make. A more suitable modern expression is probably "play stupid games, win stupid prizes".
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