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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