[dekken_]

> But it wasn't about how much tax they paid - it was about the idea of being taxed at all.

I don't see a difference, fundamentally it comes down to consent of the governed. If 51% of a country votes for something, and it doesn't happen, then what's the point in voting?

[greggoB]

At this point I don't know if you're trolling or being wilfully dull.

Yes, what you're describing is democracy. Yes, the premise of the system is that the majority vote decides on the rules/policy. Yes it would be bad if that were subverted.

But, for like the billionth time now:

- this is not what just happened with the NYC vote, and - it has absolutely nothing to do with the American Revolution.

If you're still somehow confused, I suggest reading up on these topics - Wikipedia [0][1] provides a wonderful start.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_mayoral_ele... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution

[dekken_]

> But, for like the billionth time now:

nice, exaggeration, and more misrepresentation, see ya

[greggoB]

You should really take the time to learn to construct cogent and substantive arguments to get your view across - you'll find it's a lot less counterproductive, especially on a forum like HN.

[dekken_]

You're the one who failed to comprehend my guy.

I was never talking about NYC, you assumed.