I don't know why ppl are always scared of paying taxes.
taxes are actually a great thing but only if everyone pays them and if they are spend on useful things only. Just look out your window and you will see lots of things paid with your taxes you use everyday.
Because the citizens of this certain country does not trust the government. They think that the taxes that the government is getring are just going to the officials own pocket and not for the sake and projects of the country.