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by Nerevarine76 2253 days ago
Why would anyone work to acquire, sell, and as a result create a competitive market for those items if they can't make any money off of it? Preventing sellers from profiting off of 'essentials' and setting prices has created some of the worst food shortages in history.
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Ah, I was unaware the world of open source software didn't exist
Nobody provides healthcare, housing, or basic food items as a hobby.