What happens if you are in a third world country and there is massive corruption? You pay taxes and there are no roads, schools, or any essential public utilities. What you do see is the politicians and their cronies getting richer. Would you still argue that everybody should continue paying taxes?
Couldn't agree more, plus when I think about even first world corruption, the politicians expenses' scandal in the UK springs to mind! True, taxes do fund positive projects which are beneficial to society as a whole, but the inefficiencies in public organisations are enormous and waste the wealth of the nation.
Thriving economys have always been driven by the light government touch, allowing commerce to thrive independently. High taxes hinder growth.