Re: Simple reason why I do not think taxation = theft
OP: I agree the manslaughter analogy is not a good one. Supporting taxes without thinking about the people's rights whom you're taxing is no accident. I do agree that intent matters and someone who believes his taxing you is in your own best interest may be less morally culpable. However I think it was Thoreau who said the people who oppress you "for your own good" are the worst kind of all because they do it with a clear conscience. The road to Hell and all.
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