With the exception of some religious individuals and sociopaths, everyone generally agrees that consent is essential in all forms of human interaction between adults.

Consent is needed in trade. Consent is needed in relationships. Consent is needed during sex. But somehow consent doesn't matter when it comes to taxes and government actions.

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lolol

you had the explanation for the "somehow" in your first line: sociopaths and religious nuts

There are people who don’t fit those categories but just can’t seem to connect the dots on how taxes are not consensual. They say that taxes are voluntary but then turn into NPCs when you ask them to explain how.

For the good of the Kingdom!

*slave masters

Haha, sorry, "For the peace of the Kingdom" is a generic phrase that generic NPCs say on Viva La Dirt League, somewhat of a nerdy RPG sketch comedy YT channel.

https://youtu.be/xSTl7-6aBA8

so, retards. got it.

most charitable take is they'll say "by living here, you are agreeing". which isn't entirely unreasonable... but still doesn't stand up to rigorous inspection

Basically retards yeah

It’s my fault for being born 😂

"Everyone generally agrees"...

Exactly which subset of humanity are you referring to here?

Because this is absolutely not a universally held principle.

one that excludes you

Where do you live? The Americas? Did the natives consent to you living on their land?

They did not consent

Yet, there you are?

There i am what?