(beside your point) but regarding schools: I always view the tax as paying back for _your_ education, yes it's shifted by a generation and not perfect (private

(beside your point) but regarding schools: I always view the tax as paying back for _your_ education, yes it's shifted by a generation and not perfect (private schools, immigrants), but it's clear your aren't really "paying for other people's kids", as those kids will grow up and pay taxes themselves.