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		i_haz_rabies on March 25, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Evolutionary biologist slays the beast of Individu... The whole point of taxes is to normalize quality of life in society.

disposekinetics on March 25, 2021 [–]

I disagree on a very low level with this statement. The purpose of taxes is to fund the government budget.

mdpopescu on March 25, 2021 | [–]

Yep. The purpose of taxes is building up the treasury, so that the people in power can keep being in power.

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