That is like saying "The slaves didn't have to pay a thing. Their housing and food was provided for them" Money you never see is still stolen from you.

"Otherwise it is the rule of law. If you don't pay taxes you could be fined and if you refuse to pay the fines then you can be arrested. When arrested, you may verbally protest but if you use physical violence against the police they can use minimal force in self defence and to apprehend you. If you run away, the police may catch you and use minimal force to apprehend you. "

If you don't pay, we will make you pay more. If you don't pay more, we will kidnap you. If you resist coming along, we will beat you. if you run, we will chase you down and beat you.

How is that any different from threatening violence?