A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In other words, a democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it.
We do not commonly see in a tax a diminution of freedom, and yet it clearly is one.
The Democratic Party opposes tax cuts but it cannot say so publicly. Thus, it is forced to support the idea of lowering the tax burden but using class warfare rhetoric to dispute the allocation of the relief.
At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the right to vote comes with a responsibility to society, through tax payments and citizenship.
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.
I am opposed to any individual taxes until we eliminate all of the unconstitutional agencies, and I suspect we wouldn't need a tax after that.
Everybody should pay some tax, just as everybody should vote.
I'm against high taxes. But we certainly cannot be so anorexic in government that we cannot function.
I believe - we all pay taxes. I'm happy to pay it, but I hate to have it abused, money wasted, no accountability. That's going to bother you.
Nobody is opposed to paying taxes; governments need to coordinate, work together and simplify the law.