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> But it wasn't about how much tax they paid - it was about the idea of being taxed at all. I don't see a difference, fundamentally it comes down to consent of
by dekken_ 11mo ago
> But it wasn't about how much tax they paid - it was about the idea of being taxed at all.
I don't see a difference, fundamentally it comes down to consent of the governed.
If 51% of a country votes for something, and it doesn't happen, then what's the point in voting?
- greggoB 11mo agoAt this point I don't know if you're trolling or being wilfully dull. Yes, what you're describing is democracy. Yes, the premise of the system is that the majority vote decides on the rules/policy. Yes it would be bad if that were subverted. But, for like the billionth time now: - this is not what just happened with the NYC vote, and - it has absolutely nothing to do with the American Revolution. If you're still somehow confused, I suggest reading up on these topics - Wikipedia [0][1] provides a wonderful start. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_mayoral_election https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_mayoral_ele... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution
- dekken_ 11mo ago> But, for like the billionth time now: nice, exaggeration, and more misrepresentation, see ya
- greggoB 11mo agoYou should really take the time to learn to construct cogent and substantive arguments to get your view across - you'll find it's a lot less counterproductive, especially on a forum like HN.
- dekken_ 11mo agoYou're the one who failed to comprehend my guy. I was never talking about NYC, you assumed.