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> You consent by remaining a citizen. Uh, no, you can't opt out of being governed altogether. This is why libertarianism is a thing — the state is a categorica
by exolymph 6y ago
> You consent by remaining a citizen.
Uh, no, you can't opt out of being governed altogether. This is why libertarianism is a thing — the state is a categorically different kind of entity due to the monopoly on violence. Tax compliance is ultimately enforced at gunpoint, just like every other law, and that's why it really fucking matters to get the laws right. Haven't we been over this?