4 ms·
So you took advantage of a system paid for by others and then decided you wouldn't contribute back. That's fine, but also pretty much the definition of greedy/s
by 1stop 11y ago
So you took advantage of a system paid for by others and then decided you wouldn't contribute back. That's fine, but also pretty much the definition of greedy/selfish.
Regardless what your "hardship" story maybe, it would have been harder if everyone acted the way you do now.
- cpursley 11y agoWhat? I haven't taken advantage of anyone. I file and pay my taxes like everyone else. It's just that dropping bombs on impoverished people and bailing out corporations do not align with my personal values. How does this make me greedy?
- __P 11y agoBut you are cherry picking outcomes. Does a police force, an army, a functioning society align with your personal values? I agree government make mistakes, but that isn't an argument for getting rid of government, that's an argument for getting rid of mistakes.
- cpursley 11y agoI didn't say get rid of government. There are plenty of nations with functioning societies and services ranging from those with zero income tax to a flat tax.
- 1stop 11y ago... Zero income tax? Care to name one. I would hazard a guess they derive revenue from some other source as their middle class is either non existent or they have piles of oil. So you are saying you want higher business tax? Or a flat tax rate... How does the mechanism of tax relate to your view of coercion though? Isn't it coercion regardless the rate?
- dang 11y agoThat crosses into personal attack, which is not allowed on HN.
- deleted 11y ago[deleted]