Sorry, but the Constitution and amendments allow for collection of taxes for the operation of government and protection from outside entities. That is needed and understood by most folks.
What is NOT allowed (should not be allowed) is specific taxes (equal protection clause) of certain individuals in the sovereign states. Unfortunately, our Congress and so called Representatives don’t give a damn about the Constitution so they tax as they want.
I agree about the 16th Amendment. Just another loophole for our tax-a-holic Representatives to plow through. Laws are for the little people and the Representatives could care less.
No, I don’t think Roberts did not think through his decision (political), he did what he thought was best for him. He just forgot that he swore an oath to the Constitution. That used to mean something!
Central planks of the Communist Manifesto are not "just another loophole..."
Income taxation is absolutely heinous in so many ways. It's beyond the scope of this thread to enumerate them all, but the "progressive" income tax is not a central tenet of Communism for some minor reason. It is essential for taking power and property away from free individuals...