Monday, August 30, 2010

Why Do We Pay Taxes, Then?

"It would be wonderful if we could pay no taxes.  Everyone."

Then let's start a discussion about all the reasons why we do pay taxes?

If you concede the government has a right to x% of your income--your property, that is--you concede it has a right to 100% of your income.  Everything in between is the degree of your property the government deems you are permitted to keep.