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Yes, well, I guess that allowing people buying military vehicles, and driving them on public roads is all what you need for a successful society, isn't it?

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No. You need to have the right to bear arms on the one hand and be disallowed to paint YOUR house any color you want. No wonder you are frustrated!

To be fair, very few municipalities will restrict the color you pain the house, it's primarily private organizations that do that.

Historical neighborhoods too, think brownstones.

Did I mention anything about my needs, or even about what society I consider successful? I've just stated an observation.

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