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Theft. "It's my money and the government is taking it from me."

an Investment. "The government returns the value of the money through goods and services provided to me."

a Fee. "The government needs the money to operate, I expect to be represented in exchange."

a Gift. "The government needs money to operate. I expect nothing in return."

21% 35 Votes

Theft. "It's my money and the government is taking it from me."

28% 46 Votes

an Investment. "The government returns the value of the money through goods and services provided to me."

46% 76 Votes

a Fee. "The government needs the money to operate, I expect to be represented in exchange."

6% 10 Votes

a Gift. "The government needs money to operate. I expect nothing in return."

21% 35 Votes

Theft. "It's my money and the government is taking it from me."

28% 46 Votes

an Investment. "The government returns the value of the money through goods and services provided to me."

46% 76 Votes

a Fee. "The government needs the money to operate, I expect to be represented in exchange."

6% 10 Votes

a Gift. "The government needs money to operate. I expect nothing in return."

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19% 19 Votes

Theft. "It's my money and the government is taking it from me."

28% 27 Votes

an Investment. "The government returns the value of the money through goods and services provided to me."

49% 48 Votes

a Fee. "The government needs the money to operate, I expect to be represented in exchange."

4% 4 Votes

a Gift. "The government needs money to operate. I expect nothing in return."

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Taxes are a necessary redistributive mechanism in any society of a higher organizational level than the tribe. The problem comes when they are redistributed mostly to the wealthy instead of the poor.

[2 points] 3 years ago by

dauguy Reply

I don't mind paying a fair tax in order for the govt to operate. I like having our govt. I don't understand why so many reps don't like govt. I am basically lazy and I like the fact that there are many super intelligent people looking out for the country. I couldn't even come close to making the decisions the govt has to make. I am totally impressed with the current administration. I don't even know many people that are as intelligent as these people are. My idol is Hillary. Super smart and she really cares about our country. She has taken a lot of flack and she hangs in there. Wonderful person.

[0 points] 3 years ago by

Lin Reply

2 Replies to Lin's answer

reasons not to like the government:

department of homeland security

illegal wars

torture

unwarented illegal wiretaping of civilians

fema

voter fraud

trickle down economics

they vote on bills without reading whats in them

I could name reasons for days....oh and FYI Hillary is a theif, ask Peter Paul

[2 points] 3 years ago by

deez2here Reply

So you don't like either party. I know people like that and they aren't happy people. Thinking everyone is out to screw them. I don't feel like that. I am a liberal. For 8 years I felt like the govt was screwing us, but now I have hope. If you or others feel I am brainwashed, well so be it. I am not. I just know what is best for me and my family. Hillary isn't a thief. Where did that come from?

[0 points] 3 years ago by

Lin Reply

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