To be fair, Jesus would only be useful in a military if he abandoned his principles and went Doctor Manhattan on everybody.

I wish

Because he's an actual loser, not somebody like you just pretending to be uncool for internet cred.

Their methods of transport today require even more infrastructure to support.

At this point the only apology they'll accept is a regime change and major structural changes.

First he'll want to bring back the all-black battalions to send on more dangerous missions.

"It sucks that they're taking our money by force, but at least it's going to something good."

"That's not taking your money by force because it's necessary! Why, it's basically the same thing as choosing to hire a baker."

"It's not necessary to take poor people's money by force."

"What are you even blathering about? Wow, people here are getting worse. No offense."

Nobody here is suggesting we get public healthcare, research, transit, or welfare without taxes. I'm suggesting that tax incidence is why the initial comment had to even qualify it. The lady doth protest too much.

The permanent solution does involve a cost to the city. It's worthwhile, but might take 10 years to achieve.

I actually use the emdashes — they're convenient on my phone keyboard.

They've raised a valid criticism of our tax structure and we're focused on wording. Governments are taking money from working class people, and the assertion that this is necessary for a healthy society is not true.

100% seriously you should consider running for office

If I could teach everyone on Earth one thing, it would be how to read a supply and demand diagram. So much is wasted because we as a people don't understand elasticity and surplus.