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Because you rip the benefits of being surrounded by people that had an education paid by the state, that were allowed to live because they had healthcare paid b
by jbmorgado 10y ago
Because you rip the benefits of being surrounded by people that had an education paid by the state, that were allowed to live because they had healthcare paid by the state, because they had mobility paid by the state, and a big number if things paid by the state. Not only that but you most probably benefited from all those things paid by the state as well.
You are contributing to being surrounded by members of society that are uplifted by that same society and that favors all. And again, if you don't like that, go and live away from civilization and don't pay your taxes, but stop complaining that you don't want to pay and then rip all the benefits the same.
- aminok 10y agoI don't reap any benefits. The level of education would have been far higher if the state did not impose an income tax and did not provide government education or social welfare payments. Per capita wealth and GDP would be substantially higher, making for a more prosperous society. Moreover, you can't justify imposing a debt on someone by the fact that you provided something to them without their asking for it. If I mow your lawn without you agreeing to pay me for it, I can't take you to court to demand you pay for the service on the basis that you benefited from having your lawn mowed. Somehow you think all principles of justice and basic fairness go out the door if the holy government is the one behind the action.