It was established with our consent because our representatives in Congress voted for the bill, making it law.
It hasn't been "levied" yet, but that day is fast approaching.
A pre-meditated lie, (yep) perpetuated in lock-step by a party, (yep) sanctified by a "supreme" court.
Sanctified? Roberts merely brought it out in court that the law was designed as a tax from inception. The government even presented the argument that it was a tax to ensure the law was upheld. Roberts had to uphold it under that stipulation. Government is given the power of taxation.
It's now up to THE PEOPLE to demand the law be repealed.
Sorry I had to be so critical.
Merry Christmas, philman_36. Thanks for your input. It's always good to see you on FR. What would the reasons be to demand for the repeal of the law?
Sometimes the law defends plunder and participates in it. Thus the beneficiaries are spared the shame, danger, and scruple which their acts would otherwise involve. Sometimes the law places the whole apparatus of judges, police, prisons, and gendarmes at the service of the plunderers, and treats the victim — when he defends himself — as a criminal. Bastiat - "The Law"
Only if the bill to tax originated in the House or Representatives, so no, Government does not have the power to tax just because the Executive and Judicial branches along with the Senate want it. It can only do so if the bill of revenue originates from the House of Representatives.
Additionally, the law was not passed. It was "deemed".