Well, I pay my taxes, too. but only because I feel no need to go to prison. As for what is Caesar's, as I have often said before, he and I have serious disagreements about what that is.
chesley: “Well, I pay my taxes, too.”
Then we seem to agree. I don’t like the use tax. It’s ridiculous to expect people to keep receipts for all out-of-state purchases and submit payment. The vast majority don’t comply, and so it makes those who pay seem like fools. Nevertheless, I feel compelled to obey even bad laws so long as they don’t violate my faith. I try to do the right thing even when no one is watching, but lawmakers are foolish if they think that’s a good basis for ensuring compliance with any law. Most people, in other words, will simply ignore it.
BTW, use taxes aren’t primarily directed toward individuals. They’re typically written for businesses that buy out-of-state merchandise for business use. Since businesses keep detailed records of their purchases, it’s easier to enforce their compliance.