Sentient Void

I haven't been on RPF in the forums or blogging for quite a while, now. As it stands, I've moved my primary blogging space to its own site, at a place I call 'A Sisyphean Revolt', where I talk about politics, economics, philosophy, culture, and entertainment. My internet 'nym can be found under 'Steve Lolyouwish' or 'Vidivici Veni' at my blog and elsewhere on the 'net (Google Plus, Reddit, Twitter, etc).

If you're at all interested to catch up on my posts, you can find them at http://asisypheanrevolt.blogspot.com. ...

Remember when Ron Paul (at CPAC) was suggesting the ability to 'Opt-Out' of the system? I understand he was talking primarily about federal income tax - but why not think about it in terms of Federal, State, and Local?

I was thinking deeply on this the other day, and it's theoretical implications.

First, I would think passing 'Opt-Out' legislation would be less offensive (and thus easier to legislate successfully) to most liberals than outright abolishing or privatizing ...