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> I think an argument could be made for "No Taxation without Representation", one of the causes of the American Revolution People always have gripes, some vali
by DoofusOfDeath 8y ago
> I think an argument could be made for "No Taxation without Representation", one of the causes of the American Revolution
People always have gripes, some valid and some invalid, against the powers that be.
One difference with the American revolution was a willingness to commit acts of violence against British soldiers. I would hope we're able to resolve most of our gripes without resorting to the horror of war.
- vturner 8y agoWe aren't at the point of coercion the British government was at. The state of Arkansas isn't deploying its National Guard to enforce the "Great Value brand purchase Act." ;)
- acct1771 8y agoWillingness to do that because the government wasn't representing them. The only job of government. Don't make it sound unreasonable.