Higher Taxes: Control Disguised as Patriotism Unmasked
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**Taxation: A Tool of Control, Not Patriotism**
In a striking display of fiscal absurdity, Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero recently posited that paying taxes is more patriotic than reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Such rhetoric, echoing sentiments from the left, reveals a profound misunderstanding of the nature of taxation.
Acevero's declaration that "the most patriotic thing you can do is...pay your fair share in taxes" signals a familiar leftist playbook: using the guise of patriotism to justify higher taxes and, consequently, more government control over citizens' hard-earned money.
This concept can be aptly summarized by what some are calling Clark's Law of Taxational Patriotism: Whenever politicians preach about the nobility of paying taxes, you can bet they are setting the stage for a demand for increased taxation.
Despite the top 10% of taxpayers already contributing a whopping 90% of all taxes collected, the left insists that more is needed.
This pattern indicates a deep-seated belief that higher taxes are essential for societal progress, neglecting the fundamental economic principle championed by Ronald Reagan’s advisor, Art Laffer.
The Laffer Curve illustrates that excessively raising tax rates can actually diminish government revenue, a concept that remains lost on many leftist policymakers.
A greater tax burden does not guarantee increased revenue for essential services, and relying solely on higher taxation to address national debt—currently nearing $37 trillion—is a recipe for economic disaster.
Conservatives view taxation as a necessary evil, a means to fund essential government functions such as national defense and infrastructure, rather than an act of patriotism.
In truth, taxes are funds extracted from citizens, often with coercive enforcement.
If paying taxes were truly a patriotic act, many citizens would likely opt to contribute more voluntarily, yet that rarely happens.
With this in mind, it is essential to remember that the push for elevated taxation by the left is not about fostering patriotism; it's about control.
As more Americans become aware of these tactics, it becomes clear that true patriotism lies in advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and preserving individual freedoms.
In an era where fiscal responsibility is paramount, we must remain vigilant against those who seek to redefine patriotism as an avenue for increased state power.
Sources:
redstate.com
theepochtimes.com
reclaimthenet.org
In a striking display of fiscal absurdity, Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero recently posited that paying taxes is more patriotic than reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Such rhetoric, echoing sentiments from the left, reveals a profound misunderstanding of the nature of taxation.
Acevero's declaration that "the most patriotic thing you can do is...pay your fair share in taxes" signals a familiar leftist playbook: using the guise of patriotism to justify higher taxes and, consequently, more government control over citizens' hard-earned money.
This concept can be aptly summarized by what some are calling Clark's Law of Taxational Patriotism: Whenever politicians preach about the nobility of paying taxes, you can bet they are setting the stage for a demand for increased taxation.
Despite the top 10% of taxpayers already contributing a whopping 90% of all taxes collected, the left insists that more is needed.
This pattern indicates a deep-seated belief that higher taxes are essential for societal progress, neglecting the fundamental economic principle championed by Ronald Reagan’s advisor, Art Laffer.
The Laffer Curve illustrates that excessively raising tax rates can actually diminish government revenue, a concept that remains lost on many leftist policymakers.
A greater tax burden does not guarantee increased revenue for essential services, and relying solely on higher taxation to address national debt—currently nearing $37 trillion—is a recipe for economic disaster.
Conservatives view taxation as a necessary evil, a means to fund essential government functions such as national defense and infrastructure, rather than an act of patriotism.
In truth, taxes are funds extracted from citizens, often with coercive enforcement.
If paying taxes were truly a patriotic act, many citizens would likely opt to contribute more voluntarily, yet that rarely happens.
With this in mind, it is essential to remember that the push for elevated taxation by the left is not about fostering patriotism; it's about control.
As more Americans become aware of these tactics, it becomes clear that true patriotism lies in advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and preserving individual freedoms.
In an era where fiscal responsibility is paramount, we must remain vigilant against those who seek to redefine patriotism as an avenue for increased state power.
Sources:
redstate.com
theepochtimes.com
reclaimthenet.org
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