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The purpose of the government is to serve the interests of the taxpayers that fund it. Not to transfer resources from taxpayers to non-taxpayers.
by welshwelsh 2y ago
The purpose of the government is to serve the interests of the taxpayers that fund it. Not to transfer resources from taxpayers to non-taxpayers.
- toomuchtodo 2y agoGovernment exists to serve citizens, regardless of taxes paid. Tax obligation does not buy preferential representation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poll_taxes_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poll_taxes_in_the_United_State...
- readyman 2y agoThat is technically true, but it doesn't matter in practice. Local electorates are primarily wealthier people with time on their hands (tax payers), so they overwhelmingly prioritize local commerce, which usually involves fighting crime and attracting mpney, which is an effort that homeless populations are seen as undermining. The result is that punishing homelessness gets politicians re-elected.
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