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MichMan

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7. That is a myth

Reply to TommyT139 (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 09:27 PM

Mar 21

I paid non resident city income taxes for years because I worked in a city, even though I didn't reside there. Still wasn't allowed to vote in their elections.

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Tax resistance gains attention amid ICE protests, Iran war -- and IRS penalties could follow [View all] MichMan Mar 21 OP

yeah that's a fight you do not want to get into....... GOTV if you aren't happy with where your taxes go Takket Mar 21 #1

Thing is. If we dont pay taxes, how would they be able to enforce the law without the taxes that fund the enforcement? SSJVegeta Mar 21 #2

Social contract went bye bye long ago OC375 Mar 21 #3

I work for the city I live in JBTaurus83 Mar 21 #4

Yeah good luck with that D_Master81 Mar 21 #5

"No taxation without representation" TommyT139 Mar 21 #6

That is a myth MichMan Mar 21 #7

It's an allusion TommyT139 Mar 21 #8