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I never said that? Don't hijack my argument into something else. I said it wasn't the government's responsibility to flouridate my drinking water. That isn't

• bduerst 10y ago
  >Actually no, it still isn't. ^ Is what you really said, which didn't make sense even in context. You pay taxes for what your democratically elected representatives determine it's for, not what you personally think - and like the WHO, they think some of it should be marginally spent on solving major public health concerns.
  • kakarot 10y ago
    It isn't my government's responsibility. Didn't say it wasn't an important issue. The idea that democratic elections are functioning in a representative way in America is a joke. I have no control over many policies that govern me. But I still reserve the right to decide what I think are worthwhile tax expenditures. Your same logic would invalidate the gross overspending of taxes towards my government's defense budget.
    • bduerst 10y ago
      So major public health concerns are not the government's responsibility? At least you understand saying, "That's not what I pay taxes for" is a moot argument then.