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And I'm paying taxes because the government has promised to solve the infrastructure problem for me - and that definitely includes parking, not only at home, bu

And I'm paying taxes because the government has promised to solve the infrastructure problem for me - and that definitely includes parking, not only at home, but also at all possible destinations. What's the point of a government-ran infrastructure otherwise? I could've built my own parking space by myself without any laws if I needed it, the point of having a government monopoly in this business is that we have roads and parking spaces that everyone can use. If I'm forced to pay for something then I should be able to use it. I shouldn't be told to suck it just because I came too late.

varjag 8y ago
Because physical space of the public property is constrained by the laws of the Universe with blatant disregard for our libertarian ideals.
- TomMarius 8y ago
  They took our money to build road infrastructure - they should provide the infrastructure or return the money, instead now they demand citizens should do their job and they don't even offer any money back, instead taxes are rising. I don't care much about any constraints the government (not citizens) is facing, if it's impossible they shouldn't have promised it to the voters (and get voted because of it) and definitely shouldn't have taken money for that purpose (from state budget). Yeah, I know, there is not infinite space on Earth. That doesn't mean the government has any right to shift their responsibilities to the citizens and keep demanding money for the service they've ceased to provide.
  - danaris 8y ago
    Sure, they collect tax money to (among other things) build road infrastructure. That doesn't mean that a) they're going to build it in the smartest, most optimal way, or b) they're going to build it in whatever way you would most prefer. None of this is hypocritical or contradictory, it's merely annoying in case a, and something that sensible, non-narcissistic human beings who want a functional society accept and expect in case b.
    - TomMarius 8y ago
      Eh, not really. There are so many things that could've been done to a) prevent unfairness and b) prevent the situation altogether. This is like calling firefighters only after the whole building is on fire, and I'm not going to accept that as good, great nor even sufficient. The government is supposed to care about their citizens, all citizens are supposed to be equal, the government should be fair and money should not be thrown away - these principles are cut in stone for me.

varjag 8y ago

Because physical space of the public property is constrained by the laws of the Universe with blatant disregard for our libertarian ideals.

TomMarius 8y ago
They took our money to build road infrastructure - they should provide the infrastructure or return the money, instead now they demand citizens should do their job and they don't even offer any money back, instead taxes are rising. I don't care much about any constraints the government (not citizens) is facing, if it's impossible they shouldn't have promised it to the voters (and get voted because of it) and definitely shouldn't have taken money for that purpose (from state budget). Yeah, I know, there is not infinite space on Earth. That doesn't mean the government has any right to shift their responsibilities to the citizens and keep demanding money for the service they've ceased to provide.
- danaris 8y ago
  Sure, they collect tax money to (among other things) build road infrastructure. That doesn't mean that a) they're going to build it in the smartest, most optimal way, or b) they're going to build it in whatever way you would most prefer. None of this is hypocritical or contradictory, it's merely annoying in case a, and something that sensible, non-narcissistic human beings who want a functional society accept and expect in case b.
  - TomMarius 8y ago
    Eh, not really. There are so many things that could've been done to a) prevent unfairness and b) prevent the situation altogether. This is like calling firefighters only after the whole building is on fire, and I'm not going to accept that as good, great nor even sufficient. The government is supposed to care about their citizens, all citizens are supposed to be equal, the government should be fair and money should not be thrown away - these principles are cut in stone for me.