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Democracy and taxes

A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it.

Author Greg RavenPosted on May 5, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories democracy, taxationTags Alexis de Tocqueville

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