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by HDThoreaun 86 days ago
Sure, I agree, but this isnt a technocracy. If you want the government to change you do need to convince the voters at large.

> The majority of voters would vote to make income tax zero

Im not sure this is true. Most people recognize the taxes are needed for the government to provide services.

> That doesn’t mean everyone should shrug and say “it’s the will of the people”

This is the reality though, it doesnt matter that you or I disagree. Trump is the legitimate president even if he's a racist, homophobic pedophile convicted felon.