> "I give a lot to my fellow human beings, because they are obligations enshrined by law." In a democratic society, the laws are, broadly speaking, an expressi

> "I give a lot to my fellow human beings, because they are obligations enshrined by law." In a democratic society, the laws are, broadly speaking, an expression of the voice of the people. The laws of my country of residence require that I give a significant amount of my income, plus 25% VAT on anything I buy. That's a societal choice, and the popular consensus is that it is a fine system, and the lesser inequality and better social services resulting from it make it entirely worth it.