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That distinction is lost on me: Either you are voting to strip the wealth of people under the color of law or you aren't.
by fivestar 9y ago
That distinction is lost on me: Either you are voting to strip the wealth of people under the color of law or you aren't.
- pjc50 9y ago"All taxation is theft" is a ridiculous position which if implemented leaves you without a functioning society. I can see that lots of Americans refuse to acknowledge the difference between different kinds of political systems, or look at Europe as it actually is. It's disappointing that even on HN people can't see past their prejudices.
- fivestar 9y agoIt's not ridiculous as a basis for policy. The idea that the money belongs to the government has to end. I can't figure out "Europe as it actually is." I have concluded that peasants like to be ruled and cradle to grave socialism is what people clearly prefer despite the negative effects it has on real personal freedom.