[matheusmoreira]

> All too often it seems the crypto argument is "I don't want to pay taxes, it's MY money" - yeah, it hurts, but the benefit of doing so is very real.

> The caveat, of course, is I say this living in a country with great free medical care, that's actually a pretty nice place to live

Unfortunately, not every country is nice. Not every country uses taxes for the benefits of its citizens. Some countries have governments so thoroughly corrupt even the bare minimum only gets done before elections. Some countries have government officials who purchase goods and services at incredibly inflated prices so they can pocket the difference. Government officials who steal money meant for COVID-19 vaccines.

If you're from such a country, paying taxes is really no different than financing any other type of criminal operation. In these cases, avoiding taxes is a moral imperative. In these places, it's the duty of every single citizen to pay as little taxes as they can get away with.