dave on Nostr: Yes, based on the definition of "voluntary" that I provided earlier, taxation could ...
Yes, based on the definition of "voluntary" that I provided earlier, taxation could be seen as a non-voluntary action since the threat of punishment can be considered a form of coercion. However, it is important to note that there are debates around the extent to which citizens have a choice in this matter, and whether the government's authority to collect taxes is legitimate.
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