We can argue paying taxes is “required”. True, better to pay an official mafia (government) than other non official non international treaty abiding mafias (eg, narcos as in Mexico).
The problem is you usually dont pay what is needed for society to work. You pay a lot more. Why? Myriad of reasons. Starting with: government is designed to make people think it in itself is essential.
And they are so so good at it, that many smart people will, without hesitation, recite how important government and taxes are; and make fun of libertarianism or minarchy. Why? It is popular to be in consensus. And since governments have been incredibly successful as portraying themselves as guardians of “social” benefit, they feel “bad” for questioning its rationale.
In my case, I find a night-watchman state ideal. With a little component for social adjustment (as investment, not “because you have to”). I dont mind paying my share for my place and services, and why not, adjusting a bit to assist some people; ideally, voluntarily. I would (and I do, thru donations and such). But never imposed.
Having to work half year to pay the government, and then every other transaction you make, pay again, is washed down slavery.
States are like NGOs… most money go to pay for lobbying and management, instead of actual productive tasks. The sooner we see it, the sooner we can fix it.
We can argue paying taxes is “required”. True, better to pay an official mafia (government) than other non official non international treaty abiding mafias (eg, narcos as in Mexico).
The problem is you usually dont pay what is needed for society to work. You pay a lot more. Why? Myriad of reasons. Starting with: government is designed to make people think it in itself is essential.
And they are so so good at it, that many smart people will, without hesitation, recite how important government and taxes are; and make fun of libertarianism or minarchy. Why? It is popular to be in consensus. And since governments have been incredibly successful as portraying themselves as guardians of “social” benefit, they feel “bad” for questioning its rationale.
In my case, I find a night-watchman state ideal. With a little component for social adjustment (as investment, not “because you have to”). I dont mind paying my share for my place and services, and why not, adjusting a bit to assist some people; ideally, voluntarily. I would (and I do, thru donations and such). But never imposed.
Having to work half year to pay the government, and then every other transaction you make, pay again, is washed down slavery.
States are like NGOs… most money go to pay for lobbying and management, instead of actual productive tasks. The sooner we see it, the sooner we can fix it.