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WincysWife
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WincysWife
5y ago
The police are the tax man. But we would still have self-defense so we would not have to submit to a thief. If you don't want to pay for the courts and the justice system then no, you would not be entitled to use that justice system.
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WincysWife
5y ago
If you don't pay income taxes they might throw you in jail. No private debtor can do that.
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WincysWife
5y ago
A system like that could work if you are actually presented with the social contract when you turn 18 and you can choose to sign it or not. I never consented and my ancestors can't consent for me. I'm glad you are acknowledging
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WincysWife
5y ago
"Give people a choice, and they'll only pay for what benefits them personally." This isn't actually true, people pay to charities all the time. We used to have a robust system of mutual aid societies before the governm
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WincysWife
5y ago
I'm trying to reply but the website makes me wait between comments, probably because I have a new account. There are lots of ways to raise money that don't involve throwing people in jail or confiscating their property for not pay
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WincysWife
5y ago
I was not rich when I started believing this. My pipeline was Ron Paul then I read everything I could on Mises.org website, a lot of with were the writings of Murray Rothbard. But I listen to a lot of audiobooks from all kinds of authors
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WincysWife
5y ago
They could stop taking your calls, but that's better than being thrown in jail or having your home confiscated for not paying taxes. And also, those who have an issue with corruption in their local police department could choose to no
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WincysWife
5y ago
Half the American population uses private health insurance, but yes. It is better to lose services than to go to jail or have your home confiscated for not paying taxes. And some people can choose to join mutual aid societies that provide
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WincysWife
5y ago
The sovereign citizens trip up because they image there is some legal loophole to allow them to opt-out. There is not. But there should be.
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WincysWife
5y ago
Thank You!
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WincysWife
5y ago
Yes, property and sales taxes are regressive taxes. But all taxes should be voluntary because the government doesn't own you or your property.
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WincysWife
5y ago
Same as what happens when you don't pay your utility bills, your services stop.