Every two weeks, I’d get a small paycheck and notice the line where federal and state income taxes were deducted from my wages. At least as often, our drug-addict neighbor would buy T-bone steaks, which I was too poor to buy for myself but was forced by Uncle Sam to buy for someone else.
Don't blame Unca Sammy, my dear, blame the people who voted for it and feel real good about themselves as vicarious philanthropists. They know how to spend your money better than you do...
I am waiting for the ad with Hillary herself saying this as she did during a previous campaign, perhaps in the 90's.