Only defensive taxes are legitimate.
Some taxes may be considered to be defensive, such as a tax on pollution, or anti-social behaviour; noise pollution. A property tax may be considered a defensive tax from the point of view of those who would otherwise like to have access to the property.
Fines for speeding, or other dangerous behaviour (that must affect others) might also fall into this category.
If the activity or process being taxed cannot be said to be harmful or detrimental to others, then the tax is entirely arbitrary; a forced transfer of wealth. If this is the case (the justification) then only taking from the rich is suitable, not from those who participate in any other activity.
These arbitrary taxes in fact are an obstacle to the natural re-balancing that occurs; the rich are less hungry for work and so will be less capable to earn. Income tax impedes the natural equalisation of wealth.
Government services are illegitimate in all cases.
On what grounds, why is it that we are forced to pay?
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