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Fundamental needs being guaranteed through taxes is relying on the goodwill of others. Those paying the taxes can decide at any moment to exert political force
by tssva 6y ago
Fundamental needs being guaranteed through taxes is relying on the goodwill of others. Those paying the taxes can decide at any moment to exert political force to have the taxes eliminated or reduced.
- oddity 6y agoPresumably, in a functioning democratic system, those receiving taxes would also have a say in the matter. I don't think your first point is wrong, but there is a difference.
- hestefisk 6y agoIt’s a lot harder to change the personal income tax rate than it is to decide whether you donate to a charity or not. Tax is a social contract, but it is fair in the sense that those who are able should support those in need.