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Because with all transactions recorded it would become possible and when something becomes possible, oftentimes govts are tempted. As an exemple, where I live the govt cross-checks your income tax filing with the automobile registration records and if there is, in their opinion, a discrepancy, you have to explain yourself.

Also my comment does not single out Sweden, it is more of a general observation.




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