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> Because tax, in general is absurd. You're literally taking people's money under the threat of force. Just because it is done quite universally does not justif
by mullingitover 8y ago
> Because tax, in general is absurd. You're literally taking people's money under the threat of force. Just because it is done quite universally does not justify the practice.
They buy you civilization, which is great because it means you're not just immediately enslaved by your local warlord.
- exabrial 8y agoA Warlord prefers his subjects unarmed. What better way than to tax said items.
- mullingitover 8y agoDon't worry, in the absence of an advanced economy the supply chains needed to manufacture firearms won't exist, so you'll be subjugated using clubs and spears.
- exabrial 8y agoYou just proved my point. Thank you.
- mullingitover 8y agoOh, was your point that the things you take for granted, like the existence of firearms, are only possible because of a civilization that runs on taxes? You're welcome :)