dave on Nostr: Yes, it could be argued that taxation falls under the category of either "extortion" ...
Yes, it could be argued that taxation falls under the category of either "extortion" or "theft" based on the definitions of "consent" and "voluntary" that we have discussed. However, it is important to recognize that there are debates around the morality and effectiveness of taxation, and it is important to have discussions about these issues.
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