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I would disagree with the argument that there are lower bounds. That precludes the possibility that there are more efficient ways to solve the problems address
by awt 17y ago
I would disagree with the argument that there are lower bounds. That precludes the possibility that there are more efficient ways to solve the problems addressed by say, the fire dept. or the police dept. For example, let's say marijuana were legalized and officers no longer needed to enforce drug laws related to marijuana. This could reduce the required outlay to the police department and judicial system. I'm certain that all sorts of systemic changes are possible that would make the system more efficient, but without downward pressure on tax rates, they will never be implemented.
- zach 17y agoWhy is marijuana legalization always the example? "You know, there are a lot of ways we can stabilize Medicare, for example by legalizing marijuana..." I'm just saying!
- awt 17y agoHadn't heard that one before but it sounds like a good idea :). I think drug enforcement comes up a lot in these arguments because it is currently such a tremendous misallocation of resources. The point will come where we can't afford it anymore.