So, because I 'choose' to live in a house, that's different?

I don't disagree with you - I think all taxes should be eliminated.

We should pay for what we use. Technology today would allow for this system. For example, all roads would be toll roads. We pay when we drive on them and USE them. That's fair. It's not a tax then, it's a user fee.

If we want to 'socialize' something, let the local community or church raise the money. All state and federal taxes eventually ruin the economy.

Local taxes can ruin the economy too, but you can move to the city down the highway which forces responsiblity.