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For the second time the problem was taxation without representation. At least present it in it's full context. Our side felt it was not represented in the British Parliament regardless of the fact that they had to pay the same taxes as Englishmen living in England. That is not the same as saying that we had a war over taxes. The grievance wasn't over the taxes. But over the lack of rights, benefits etc they felt was in some way guaranteed to them by paying taxes.
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"Joseph Hawley, of Massachusetts, submitted to the delegation from his colony, in the First Continental Congress, some wise "hints," which started with : "We must fight, if we cannot otherwise rid ourselves of British taxation." - Revolutionary War
As far as you feeling like you are not being represented, I believe you should take it up with your congressman. I feel just fine with mine.
I can't help it if you like the cool aid party line.
Hyperbole indeed.
I agree you comments are.