Quote from: slapper on July 23, 2025, 03:54:13 PM

Taxes are necessary for any country to work well. There is no way we get roads, hospitals, security, or even fair courts without people paying in. I agree, in theory, taxes should be for everyone, and everyone should get something back. That is the dream

But, like you said, the problem is the system is rarely fair. It is not just in one country. Almost everywhere, the richest find ways to avoid taxes. They have teams of lawyers, complicated companies, offshore accounts. Meanwhile, regular people cannot do this, so they pay what is asked, and even more, just to survive

I see the same thing: Big companies say they "create jobs", so they need lower taxes. But this is just an excuse. Jobs matter, but so does everyone paying their part. If only workers pay, and the richest do not, the country cannot be strong for long. The gap just gets wider

What makes it harder is, people lose trust in the system. “Why should I pay if the big guys do not?”, they asked. And when government is not sincere by wasting money or making shady deals, trust goes down even more. It turns into a cycle: more tax dodging, more debt, more frustration

real change has to come from both sides. People need to see where their money goes, and governments need to close loopholes and treat all citizens fairly, rich or poor. If we ever get that, maybe people will actually feel good about paying taxes

Governments need taxes to help finance their operations. But in most cases, they overcharge their citizens, adding more burden to the economy in the long run. Overtaxation has always been an issue, especially in the US and some other countries. I believe that's why most people (especially young people) don't want to work these days. They want everything without having to pay anything in return. Well, their dreams will come true as AI will take control of everything.

So instead of humans being subject to slavery, it would be AI itself. The government will still be able to collect taxes from things that AI produces or helps create. Donald Trump's tariffs could work if they ultimately abolish the income tax. Not only that, but they will serve as a way to ramp up domestic production. Be aware that with the rising cost of living, comes increased criminality rates. Who knows what the future holds?