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Old 06-21-2009, 12:05 PM
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The first time the $100 changes hands the government takes 30%. That leaves $70. The next time that $70 changes hands, the government takes another 30%. That leaves $49. The third time around, the government takes another 30%. The pig grower has $34.30. The government now has $65.70.
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