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csallenyesterday at 2:51 PM1 replyview on HN

Charging someone money that they voluntarily pay in return for getting something of value themselves is not stealing.


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GolfPopperyesterday at 3:27 PM

For example, the highwayman, who who provides the valuable service of 'not getting murdered' to travelers, in return for the payment they voluntarily make.

Or perhaps you would prefer the example of the extortionist, who provides insurance against the risk of "something" happening to the nice business you have?