Reply #35: Should some people be allowed to opt out of paying taxes? [View All]

[trotsky]

I mean, as long as too many don't do it, the government will still have enough money to function, right? Should people who think it's too risky to give up any of their income (being forced to cut back in their family budgets) be allowed to keep it?

Of course, using this analogy, we know that some people CAN'T pay taxes. They simply don't make enough. These folks would be analogous to those who are immune-compromised or otherwise not good candidates for vaccination. The rest of us who are able, must make the sacrifice to support these people in society. We pay taxes so they don't have to.

So of the people who make enough money to pay taxes, how many should we allow to opt out? How many CAN we?