I used to believe that argument, and then I worked in California. My effective tax rate in Canada was ~43% and my effective tax rate in California is 31%. Consi

I used to believe that argument, and then I worked in California. My effective tax rate in Canada was ~43% and my effective tax rate in California is 31%. Considering that tuition isn't free, healthcare isn't free and child care isn't free, I fail to see what that 31% goes to.