Oh how ridiculous. The government doesn’t hold you at gunpoint to pay taxes. What a stupid argument. Some on here are really whacko.
Really? Next April 15, send the IRS a letter saying you've made taxable income, but refuse to pay any taxes on it. See what happens.
They will start by attempting to seize assets. If they are unable to grab your assets, they will send people to arrest you. If you resist arrest the guns will come out.
ALL government power comes from their ability to send men with guns to enforce compliance. If they did not have a means to enforce compliance, with the threat of death behind it all, they would just be an impotent advisory body.
Yes they do, Lazamataz and Catsrus.
Wrong.
Stop paying your income taxes. Let the government know that you willfully will refuse to file returns. The government will issue you a summons for court. Refuse to go. Then, when the government comes to apprehend you, refuse to come. You will be held at gunpoint.
Stop paying your property taxes. You will be foreclosed on. Refuse to leave your (well, now THEIR) house when they come to take possession. You will be held at gunpoint.
Go purchase some clothes at WalMart. Inform the cashier that while you are willing to pay for the merchandise, you refuse to pay the sales tax. When the cashier refuses to continue the transaction, lay the money on the counter and attempt to leave. The security guard will attempt to detain you. Refuse. The cops will be called. When they arrive, refuse to cooperate and you will be held at gunpoint.