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H2O Man

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6. Exactly!

Reply to SheilaAnn (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 05:37 PM

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That would not prevent them for being wealthy, and leading an opulent lifestyle. It would only require a change in the sequence of digits in their bank accounts, thus allowing the rest of society to have access to health care, housing, education, and a healthy diet.

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