Is the Wild West still wild?

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My car shot down the road, gliding over cattle guard bars and ill-maintained, infrequently traveled asphalt. Nothing, for miles. Blessed nothing. If you encountered a patrolman or sheriff’s deputy in these parts they’d race you to the end of the valley for the fun of it. You can feel the roar of the engine as you push forward, the wind blowing against the body of your vehicle.

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Is the Wild West still wild?

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