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Mostly, Taxation isn't Theft

Mostly, Taxation isn't Theft

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Amos Wollen
Apr 12, 2023
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Some libertarians say taxation is theft. I once agreed, but agree no longer. Here, in brief, is why.

The best argument for taxation being is theft is a general argument against political legitimacy. To feel the argument’s force, consider a case like the following:

Principled Peter believes that you don’t give enough money to charity. You’re living high …

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