I pay taxes because I want children to be educated, hospital to work, road to be in working state, science to progress (and the fact that individual corporations can achieve it concurrently is not enough of an argument for me). I believe in society, even if I agree that inefficiency and outright corruption plague the world.
I expressly DO NOT WANT totalitarians to have ANYTHING to do with children's upbringing, health, teleportation or science. Their record in the last 100 years in these areas is so completely abysmal that they need to brainwash you 8-12 hours per day between ages 5-65 to keep you from understanding how terrible and abysmal it is.
The fact that I still pay taxes to support this ridiculous charlatanism is a stain in my banner. But remember that the reason is not that I am personally afraid of the thugs, I just happen to believe that I am more useful to the free world when not in jail.
Well said RP! Hear, hear!
When confronted with a huge rabid dog, the smart thing to do is smile and say 'Nice doggy' while you pick up a large rock.
Monero is our large rock, we just need to keep the Beast at bay long enough to bash its head in...
Practicality and forbearance are no stains on your banner, oh wise Lord Pietila.
Ok. I get all of this and i know about Risto etc. but.. it's really about where you live atm.
1 - I currently reside in the USA. So, as such, I cannot avoid the fact that I rely on "Society" to school my children via taxes, as i'm not "Rich" and there aren't even any private schools where i live. (Yes, blame me or my parents LOL right?)
fact is - There is no choice here in the usa about taxes - if you pay, your good, if not, your subject to bs / gov't ruining your life/credit. sad but true. sorry.
ANyhow, i guess my point was - "It's Really about you - Your Country, your life, where you live", and sadly/unfortunately in many cases your government will always want a piece of the action - that's how the usa works, at least. sadly enough.
/over and out - have a good night XMR d00dz!
last thought - i know risto lives in a castle - but, what are the taxes like there, and what country does he live in? Thanks!