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Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
Taxation as a Social Contract versus Theft
The host disputes the libertarian principle that "taxation is theft," viewing it instead as a social contract necessary to maintain the basic structure of society and avoid a "full-scale war zone." However, he criticizes the lack of public control over how tax funds are allocated. He suggests that citizens would be more willing to contribute if they could choose the categories for their 15% contribution, rather than having no say in the government's spending.