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S/he does have a choice - move to somewhere without taxes (Vanuatu was mentioned earlier as a possibility). The fact that non-taxing countries aren't over-run
by foxylad 10y ago
S/he does have a choice - move to somewhere without taxes (Vanuatu was mentioned earlier as a possibility).
The fact that non-taxing countries aren't over-run with libertarian immigrants (despite being a tropical paradise!) makes me doubt the practicality of the concept.
- dchest 10y agoSeriously? How "we're going to take your money and if you don't like it, you can move somewhere else" is even remotely close to being a voluntary choice in your mind? You can try establishing some moral principles that will justify what government does (seriously, try this exercise), but let's not change meanings of words.
- mchaver 10y agoIt's often not a choice if you do not meet the countries requirements which are generally: be wealthy, have a higher degree and already have secured a job, or be married to a citizen/permanent resident. As another comment mentioned open borders would make it a choice. A good test case is looking at movement within European countries that allow freedom of movement for other European citizens. I'm sure some people have moved to Andorra, Gilbratar, Liechtenstein, etc. for lower taxes but probably at a lower rate than people moving to places for employment opportunities.