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Originally Posted by A1337STI

IMO the real price of freedom is the lives of our forefathers who died in the revolutionary war, cival war, World war II (probably I as well but i'm lousy at history) and even Afghanstan (but not iraq either time) .

Other solders have died serving their country, (and in loose sense keeping us safe, as we demonstate how effective our military is, even in unjustified cases) But not every death has really been for our freedom.

Taxation to me is partial slavery.
Used to be a slaved kept 0% of the fruits of his labor and had no say in where he could go, when he could go, who he could associate with, with his only freedoms being of spoken word , and music but only for a few hours a week.

Now I get to keep 80% of the fruits of my labor, and I can by in large go where ever i want when ever i want (but not some state or federally owned land, including forest service roads, and old roads constructed with tax payer money) and i'm free to associate with who i want. and i can buy Almost any thing out there (Ice-T Cop killer i can't buy though, certain guns, etc) also almost no one can physically harm me with out facing legal issues themselves. (homeland security , police, and diplomats)


Though even with say a 90% tax rate if no one legally "owns" you , you're not a slave. but i'm just comparing the differences for arguments sake

I know its been a popular talking point but really
What other "rights" come with a fine if you don't exercise them?

The right to get paid for employment and the right buy things?