[Norse]

5. You can opt out, and live in the wilderness, not being a part of the economic system, and paying no taxes.

6. You can stop working, and live on the mimimum amount you get off other peoples taxes.

7. You can move to a country with lower taxes.

If all these freedoms seem to much work to you, the only person enslaving you is you.

[dantheman]

5. Why must one opt out of the economic system? 6. Why must one stop working? 7. Why must one move away from their friends and family, to a foreign land? What if there is nowhere else with lower taxes?

I believe the the observation, about slave morality is being misunderstood.

But more importantly, the crux of my argument is this - if people are truly happy about the level of taxation, then why is it mandatory. For instance, you could have a minimal tax of 5% for core government functions and allow people to contribute any percentage they would above that to fund other various programs - you could even provide a guide. For current government functions to continue at their current level, the suggested donation for individuals at your income level is 55%.

If you don't accept that deal, then it doesn't seem that you are being honest with yourself that you have no problems with the level taxation.

[Prisen]

Tragedy of the commons. It's one of the most fundamental reasons that we have states.

[prodigal_erik]

It's an enforceable commitment scheme. I will happily pay if everyone does. If it's optional, most people will become free riders, so I'm not going to be the sucker who bears more than my share while failing to actually solve the problem.