>On the other hand, the work that I do do generates economic value, some of which is taxed, some of which does go towards making the world a better place. When

>On the other hand, the work that I do do generates economic value, some of which is taxed, some of which does go towards making the world a better place. When you weigh the negative effects of programs created from spending tax dollars against the positive effects, I suspect the net result is something close to zero or even below that. I wouldn't count on doing good for society by paying taxes.