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UncleBuck

UncleBuck

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MichiganSpinDoctor said:
Just a reminder, today's topic is:

Is taxation theft? Why or why not?

I think there is no doubt that it is stealing, and the best argument for taxation is the "robin hood" argument. Any pro-tax argument that denies the theft element of taxation is dishonest.
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Government is unable to collect any tax from anyone unless you consent to it

I know you’re unemployable but if you ever got a job they’d make ya fill out a form first where you consent to be taxed
 
Bugeye

Bugeye

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MichiganSpinDoctor said:
Anyone have any comment on today's topic?

Is taxation theft? Why or why not?

I hope someone has an opinion on this issue.
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Render unto Ceasar, that which is Ceasar's. Taxation is completely legal so under the law it is not stealing. But you know that so I will infer you are speaking morally. From a moral perspective it is widely considered wrong to take property from people against their will, so you could argue it is legally sanctioned theft, sure.
 
UncleBuck

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Bugeye said:
Render unto Ceasar, that which is Ceasar's. Taxation is completely legal so under the law it is not stealing. But you know that so I will infer you are speaking morally. From a moral perspective it is widely considered wrong to take property from people against their will, so you could argue it is legally sanctioned theft, sure.
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You actually can’t argue that it’s theft
 
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