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It's only a matter of time before junk text messages becomes a serious problem, especially for people who have to pay for every text message they receive. Today, people are paying to get Ron Paul spam.
I wonder if Ron Paul has a position on the issue?
In December, SecureWorks, an online security firm, caught onto a spambot, developed by a Ron Paul supporter apparently. In October, Wired Magazine also focused on the amount of Ron Paul spam, and quoted a Ron Paul official as denying any knowledge.
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