Winnb
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- Joined
- Jan 17, 2010
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- Location
- Virginia
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- Political Leaning
- Libertarian
It most certainly does add up. You pay your taxes to the state in exchange for the protection of the State, the joint infrastructure the State provides, and all the other public works.
You don't get to demand where your money is spent except with your vote. When you voted, you voted for representation to decide how the State's coffers are spent.
If you don't like how it's being spent, rethink your vote next time and cast it for someone more in line with how you think it should be spent.
I do. Unfortunately they're not what one would call successful. And that leaves me with the wonderful option of a democrat or a republican. To put it another way: Different dogs with the same ol fleas.
We live in the most culturally diverse nation on earth and yet we are represented (let's be honest) by only two political parties. And they are almost identical.
So while I appreciate your advice to "rethink my vote" there's not really a whole lot to rethink is there? You're pretty much telling me if I don't like being robbed then I should choose my other option. Which is to be shot.