▲ -16 ▼ I asked a similar question a while back, but why do my taxes go to things I do not use like schools and such. The majority said you need to pay them. Now tell me why I have to pay for a ballroom? (lemmy.world) submitted 4 months ago by Patnou@lemmy.world to c/explainlikeimfive@lemmy.world 8 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Danitos@reddthat.com 3 points 4 months ago (2 children) How do you suggest we pay for public services instead? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] hoohoohoot@fedinsfw.app 1 point 4 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] VeryVito@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago You should be really proud of your family and community. I think mine is pretty great, too, but nobody in my family or circle of friends knows how (or is otherwise able) to treat cancers, stop diseases, create common weights and measures by which to standardize trade with other people and communities, defeat invading armies, warn of impending natural disasters or ensure the safety of foods, drinks, buildings, cars, etc. Fortunately, they don’t have to worry about this kind of thing, though, because thanks to the buying power afforded by pooled taxes, responsible governments usually take care of these for waaay less than most of us could ever afford to pay. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] hoohoohoot@fedinsfw.app 1 point 4 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] VeryVito@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago You should be really proud of your family and community. I think mine is pretty great, too, but nobody in my family or circle of friends knows how (or is otherwise able) to treat cancers, stop diseases, create common weights and measures by which to standardize trade with other people and communities, defeat invading armies, warn of impending natural disasters or ensure the safety of foods, drinks, buildings, cars, etc. Fortunately, they don’t have to worry about this kind of thing, though, because thanks to the buying power afforded by pooled taxes, responsible governments usually take care of these for waaay less than most of us could ever afford to pay. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] VeryVito@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago You should be really proud of your family and community. I think mine is pretty great, too, but nobody in my family or circle of friends knows how (or is otherwise able) to treat cancers, stop diseases, create common weights and measures by which to standardize trade with other people and communities, defeat invading armies, warn of impending natural disasters or ensure the safety of foods, drinks, buildings, cars, etc. Fortunately, they don’t have to worry about this kind of thing, though, because thanks to the buying power afforded by pooled taxes, responsible governments usually take care of these for waaay less than most of us could ever afford to pay. permalink fedilink source parent