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Bitcoin *concept* (Score 1) 275  by TeknoHog (#45617821)
Attached to: This Whole Bitcoin Thing Could Be Big, Says Bank of
America  I share your sentiment but it's unfortunate this is the
way the world has progressed.  People get hold of land when it's
cheap, then a city is built around it. These landowners may have
helped a bit to develop the city over generations, but
ultimately it's the many other people who choose to come to the
city and settled down that make the city a good place to live,
and the land valuable. Early land owners reap the benefits of
the increased economic activity on the land they own, then they
become rich and powerful.  Yup, I like to tell people that
Bitcoin is like any succesful business. You may have been one of
the lucky first shareholders, but even if you're not, you can
still use it for plenty of nice things, including profit. Also,
while being an early adopter involves a lot of luck, there's
also the obvious investment