If I don't agree with war and other government policies ... should I have to pay taxes?
444342
Yes, because tax revenues go towards the government as a whole, and are not levied based on voter opinion.\n\nPart of living in a democracy is the that you give your tacit approval to follow the will of the majority vote, whether you personally agree or disagree.  I might not have voted for the president currently in office or the party currently in power.  I might not agree with his policies, but I do accept that there is a relatively fair system for choosing the president, and I will agree to live by the results of that system.\n\nTo do otherwise is to rebel against the system itself, not against the man currently in office.  If that's your opinion, fine -- but declare yourself as a rebel, not just as dissenter.
444736
I think it's a great idea too. Everyone should, at some point in their life, contribute something (other than taxes) to the country they live in. Making it mandatory would make it less enjoyable, however. People should do it because it's the right thing to do, not because it's required.
1078091
Well if you think about it no.   Not even breathing cuz you have to pay taxes for everything and everywhere you go.
286518
No we would be completely screwed, Taxes that are to high and to many government programs, But somebody has to pay for well fare, Ha
519166
at some point, we all have to pay tax... the question is how much... whether it's fair or not depends on the economy and of cos it's ppl... however, i don't think the gov cares...
647
Nah.\n\nIsn't it normal to say you're a religious person while starting an unnecessary war that costs billions of dollars and over 2,000 American lives? And I think it's normal to favor the rich and give them nice tax breaks while cutting funding for educational programs in poor communities. And a person can't be considered insane just for letting a ban on automatic weapons run could he? Or how about pulling out an international agreement to decrease emissions? That isn't insane either.\n\nHe isn't insane... just plain wrong.
215799
I wouldn't vote for any taxes.  We are ALL over taxed
882443
What?!? And all these years I've been paying. . .\nNo, we are absolutely required to pay income taxes! We actually OVER-pay each year, and then in the Spring we get a partial refund. That's always nice, to help cover any credit card purchases we may have made at Christmas, or to do a home improvement project. But many Americans end up having to pay in even more, because not enough has been deducted from their wages throughout the previous year. OUCH!
1055309
No. And No. Americans are heavily taxed as it is. The Bible reads render to Ceasar { meaning the government }  that is due Ceaser and to God the things that are His. This does not mean to pay half of what you make to taxes as it seems that it is going toward that way.
580785
Personally, I think the government has no such right.  If you want to be a moron and put your life in peril, that should be your business.  HOWEVER, there should be caveats attached to that.  For instance, I believe that if you don't wear a seat belt and you have no medical insurance, that the governemnt should let you die.  You took your life into your hands.  The governmnet shouldn't fix your mistake if you were so abysmally stupid.\n\nThat having been said, the reason the governement places these restrictions is not because of some sort of genuine concern for your well being.  As with many things, it boils down to money.  A severely crippled person is often a drain on public resources.  If you remain healthy, the odds are greater that you will be a productive member of society and, more importantly, generate tax revenue.  If you get into a car accident without a seat belt, not only will you probably stop paying taxes, you will also probably start sucking up public resources.
1172187
As in any kind of civil dis-obedience, you should not do it if you are not prepared to be prosecuted for breaking the law.\n\nOf course if everybody who didn't like something about what the government was doing didn't pay taxes, there would be no taxes paid, and we would not have a country.  No police, not army, no money, etc.
1022122
i dont think there should be any taxes
684119
I have to say other than pay my taxes I have done NOTHING to support the current war effort in Iraq, but have supported it in Afghanistan.  I have friends serving in both locations and I remind them as often as we can email that regardless of how people feel about the wars I will NOT let them return to the "welcome" our vietnam veterans got.  I also discuss (that's right discuss) my views with others who share them and don't share them. I have learned a lot and they have too.\n\n(Remember, supporting our troops who are doing their job is NOT the same as supporting the wars.)
397554
I think any state that has state taxes taxes servicemen.  Most states don't tax servicemen who are deployed to a warzone.
706652
If in the U.S.--- Pay Taxes!\n\n-EA
939503
None. Too must money to be made in taxes and "settlement" payments.
550641
Go for it. Declare war on the U.S., they take you prisoner, and you'll get better (and FREE!) health care and more rights than you ever will as a natural born citizen.