Where should the line be ideally drawn on taxation?

[Reason]

Simple question that was brought up in this thread.

http://www.politicalforum.com/political-opinions-beliefs/120925-calm-calculated-analysis-impact-health-care-bill.html

My response was,

http://www.politicalforum.com/2298575-post5.html

Your thoughts?

[mczerone]

3link: So tax is theft? Okay. Where do we draw the line? Is taxing for education theft? How about the roads you drive on or that handy 911 you can dial whenever there's an emergency?

There are much smarter arguments out there against government-run health care. Unfortunately, the stupid ones get the limelight.

Is the bill you pay for your cell phone a "communication tax"? Is the total you pay at the grocery store a "food tax"?

Just because the government has taken upon itself to provide useful services does not excuse an involuntary payment plan. Every other area of life is based on voluntary relationships, and the service and product continually improve and respond to consumer demands: the customer is king.

In Gov't relationships the product or service provided is mandatory (you can't opt out, you must support the roads even if you don't use them) and the price is based on the "cost-plus" model of guaranteed profits to favored groups and competition protection from new outfits.

There is no line to be drawn, taxation is theft. Whether for Health Insurance, education, roads, emergency services, the post office, or any other product or service, if the consumer wants it, they can negotiate their price.

[tmosley]

When the mob extorts money from you, some of it goes to pay for sick children's hospital bills. What do you have against sick children!?

Pay your protection money, just like everyone else. Wouldn't want something "bad" to happen to you now, would we?