[Venturer]

I am afraid I am stupid.

If Krugman is right why are we paying taxes?

The Government can just print what they need and leave us alone.

[marron]

If Krugman is right why are we paying taxes?

Exactly. If they are willing to do this, and they clearly are, then there is no reason to levy taxes. Print the money you need to operate government. The cost will be defused across the entire dollar-using world.

[adorno]

If Krugman is right why are we paying taxes?

I keep thinking and saying the same thing.

If what the government spends is not tied to the performance of the economy, then, the economy of government can be completely divorced and separated from the private sector. Which then means that, collecting taxes won't matter at all, and the free economic system can work without having to worry about the government sector, and no taxes or fees whatsoever.