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The Dark Side of KYC: Harming Privacy and Undermining Common Sense
Conor Chepenik Conor Chepenik

The Dark Side of KYC: Harming Privacy and Undermining Common Sense

Common sense implies that private citizens should enjoy the cloak of privacy while the state’s every move should be laid bare for all to see, given that they are, after all, public servants. However, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations present a disturbing reversal of power dynamics.

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Why I'm Voting for Donald Trump
Conor Chepenik Conor Chepenik

Why I'm Voting for Donald Trump

This year's election is significant for me as it marks the first time I will cast a vote for President of The United States. I graduated high school in 2016 and college in 2020. Now, in 2024, I'll be exercising my right to vote in a system designed for the people, by the people. Previously, I refrained from voting because I didn't view either side as less evil. Politics is often characterized by partisan hostility, with both sides engaging in relentless attacks on their opponents. This adversarial approach to politics left me feeling disillusioned, as if the choices presented to voters were merely variations of the same flawed system.

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