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It’s great to criticize that, and you should, but it’s not a case against taxes. A government could collect taxes to build a standing army for the purposes of national defense and border protection to the benefit of all of the citizens of the nation, and could do so without committing war crimes. What would be the alternative method for raising a standing army?

Secretary Janet Yellen 2y ago

Again, if the army is necessary, people will support and even join it voluntarily.

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Dakota 2y ago

Not really. Someone could simply choose to not pay for the standing army and still reap the benefits of being protected. People would be incentivized to do this, and we, as bitcoiners, know that people follow incentives.

Secretary Janet Yellen 2y ago

The sane is happening right now. People who don't pay taxes benefit from being protected.

The incentive is clear, to live in peace. Paying taxes do not guarante that.

Dakota 2y ago

Also, the army has to exist before it is necessary.