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0 sats \ 17 replies \ @CliffBadger 19 Oct \ parent \ on: I don't think you understand how credit cards "work" bitcoin
If it were symbiotic then it wouldn't need to be coercive. The nation could voluntarily invest in the state's projects. But the state would rather play god than be held accountable to the market.
Governments are made by people.
People are flawed, selfish, weak and vulnerable as individuals but gain strength in groups.
People logically want the security and strength of collective resources and strategy.
If you do not want the benefits that derive from that collective organised strength then you are welcome to go somewhere there is no government and no taxation.
But most people are not so suicidal or insane as to do that.
Because most people understand that there is strength in numbers and that life is inherently a competition for resources and if you are not part of a strong larger group you will probably get screwed by a larger group.
Thus taxes are very much an investment in wealth and security and are not compulsory- you are always free to leave and try your luck free of government and taxation.
Good luck with that. You wont last a week.
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You're assuming that only a state can lead collective action, and that's just not true. People voluntarily pool their resources together to make investments as groups all the time. The only difference is that the state demands the money up front, at gun point, with no discussion, for nothing in return.
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You are free to check out anytime you want.
Citizenship is voluntary association and pooling of resources.
You are welcome to go build a Libertarian Citadel - but you never will because its pie in the sky nonsense.
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Statism and taxation are not a voluntary pooling of resources.
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Yes they are- you are free to leave anytime you like.
Good luck with your citadel...
Or Haiti might suit you well.
Very low taxes and very little government.
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The state is free to leave my citadel.
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Your citadel huddles like a parasite within the state.
You will be imprisoned for tax evasion.
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Who's going to cover the costs of arresting me?